New Assamese movie, Homework, is set to release on May 15 and aims to bring attention to the growing pressures faced by children in today’s competitive environment and the role of parents and teachers in shaping a healthier childhood.
The film revolves around the lives of three children and explores themes such as academic pressure, parental expectations, lost childhoods, and emotional well-being. While the story begins through the perspective of a child, the makers say the film is not limited to children alone and speaks equally to parents, teachers, and society.
The narrative highlights how modern childhood is increasingly occupied by school, tuition, extracurricular classes, homework, and constant competition, often leaving little space for creativity, curiosity, and emotional growth.
Through its characters, the film also reflects on how many parents unknowingly impose their own ambitions and preferences on children, sometimes overlooking their interests, opinions, and individuality.
According to the makers, Homework aims to encourage conversations around mindful parenting, emotional support, and the importance of creating a balanced and nurturing environment for children.
The film portrays characters from different sections of society and attempts to present a broader social message about education, parenting, and childhood in contemporary times.