Some silences protect. Others destroy. This powerful South Asian Spotlight confronts shame, gender, power, and the cost of truth within tightly bound communities. These films explore what happens when love challenges expectation, when grief demands transformation, and when speaking up threatens everything. Featured Films: ShitCute — Directed by Ritisha Jhamb & Ry Fry A sharp, playful short about queer desire and messy romance — because sometimes love refuses to stay quiet. Sanjeevani — Directed by Neetha John Set in a quiet Kerala home, this intimate story follows a grieving young woman whose brief encounter with a mysterious stranger offers unexpected strength and possibility. Bayaan (BC Premiere) — Directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra Starring Huma Qureshi, this gripping feature thriller follows a rookie detective investigating allegations against a revered cult leader in a small Indian town. As devotion clashes with accountability, silence becomes its own form of violence. World Premiere at TIFF. Screened at the Busan International Film Festival. Together, these films ask: What happens when truth disrupts loyalty? What does it cost to challenge power? And who pays the price when silence is maintained? Panel: When Truth Demands a Cost 1 This late-evening conversation explores the emotional and cultural stakes of accountability. How do filmmakers confront harm within their own communities without flattening complexity? And what does courage look like on screen?