The Eighth

An Astu Original

A microfilm that is a contemporary re imagination of a little incident from Indian Mythology.

Cast: Deepti Nagendra & Surya Vasishta
DOP: Shashank Ramesh
Location Sound: Ram Manjjonaath
Mix & Master: Sam George
Equipment Partner: Ram Manjjonaath
Written & Directed by Surya Vasishta

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