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201713 minPGdoc-short

Searching for Wives

201713 minPGdoc-short

A migrant worker from South India races against time to find a wife before turning 32 while driving a lorry in Singapore.

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Zuki Juno Tobgye

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A migrant worker from South India races against time to find a wife before turning 32 while driving a lorry in Singapore.

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Zuki Juno Tobgyedirector

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A lorry driver works in Singapore while facing a cultural deadline. He must find a wife before his 32nd birthday, as customs from South India prohibit marriage at an even age. The 13-minute documentary follows his search for a partner amid the challenges of migrant life. It captures his efforts to navigate personal and societal expectations while balancing work and the urgency of his situation.

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