The film follows the journey of three women who search for truth, courage, and freedom in a world that often silences them. Like the Tesu flower that blooms in dry forests, they rise with warmth, humour, and quiet strength. Through singing, dancing, and dreaming, they challenge power and reclaim their voices. Inspired by the spirit of Kabir and stories of defiance, the film reflects on memory, forgetting, and becoming. As they reconnect with their lost colours, they become Tesu. They become forest. They become flame.
Amrita is a versatile artist based in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, with a passion for animation, solo travel, tattoo artistry, and illustration. Currently working as a freelancer for children’s publications like Cycle, Pluto, and
Chakmak, she brings creativity to diverse projects. Having recently ventured into filmmaking, Amrita is on a journey to explore, invent, and create, combining her unique artistic background with the power of film to
tell captivating stories.
Akshit Sharma is a filmmaker and film student based in Delhi, India. Working at the intersection of documentary and experimentation, his practice explores everyday realities through a poetic and observational lens. With a background in theatre, his work engages with questions of voice, identity, and representation. He documents lived experiences across India, focusing on overlooked narratives and moments of resilience and intimacy. He is a recipient of the PSBT Doc Commune grant in 2025.
