The Paperman (2017)

Genre : Drama

Runtime : 21M

Director : Abhiroop Basu

Synopsis

In an exploration of grief through the absurd, Priyanka seeks comfort in her conversations with Neha, soon after lighting the pyre of her old father, with whom she shared a difficult relationship.

Actors

Miska Halim
Miska Halim
Biswajit Chakraborty
Biswajit Chakraborty
Ayan Raxit
Ayan Raxit
Daminee Benny Basu
Daminee Benny Basu

Crews

Ronit Biswas
Ronit Biswas
Director of Photography
Abhiroop Basu
Abhiroop Basu
Producer
Abhiroop Basu
Abhiroop Basu
Director

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