Son Rise

synopsis

SON RISE is filmed in rural Haryana, a strongly patriarchal state, bordering India's capital, New Delhi. Illegal, yet rampant female foeticide, has led to the eerie absence of girls in hundreds of villages, giving the region the notorious title ‘The land of Daughter Killers' (kuri mar khshetar). This sex-ratio imbalance has resulted in the dangerous increase of unmarried men, and the trafficking of brides from other parts of India. In turn, this has led to a worsening law and order situation, with an unprecedented epidemic of crimes against women.