After its Berlin debut and Crystal Bear Special Mention, Rima Das’s coming-of-age drama is set to bring Assam’s stories to another international audience
Guwahati: Assamese actor Sukanya Boruah is continuing her international film journey as Not a Hero, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rima Das, heads to the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea for its Asian premiere on October 8, 2026.
Set in rural Assam, the coming-of-age drama follows an 11-year-old boy navigating life in a village. The film will be screened in Busan’s A Window on Asian Cinema section, bringing another international platform to a story rooted in Assam’s landscape and everyday life.
Not a Hero previously premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in February 2026, where it competed in the Generation Kplus section and received a Crystal Bear Special Mention. Its reception at Berlin marked another significant moment for Das, whose filmmaking has consistently brought stories from Assam to international audiences.
Boruah, who stars alongside a young ensemble cast, is part of the film’s journey across major international festivals. The Busan screening marks a further milestone for the actor as Assamese cinema continues to reach audiences beyond India.
The film’s selection also highlights the growing international visibility of regional Indian cinema, with Das continuing to draw attention to the people, settings and experiences of Assam through her work.
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