Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey backdrop

Threads That Tie Us: An Oshwal Odyssey 2024 Directed by Bindu Shah

The Halari Oshwals are a small community dispersed around the world yet held together by a history of sacrifices. But times have changed. This globalization has led to many problems within the community, and their numbers are dwindling. An Oshwal woman from Canada worries about the preservation and survival of her heritage in the hands of generations to come. She sets out on a pilgrimage to visit Oshwal communities in Kenya, where she was born; the UK, where she lived for a while; and India, where her parents originated. She discovers a shared concern for the future of the community and its traditions in the face of globalization and geographical disconnect, and explores what this means for the younger generation and their Oshwal identity.

Country Canada
Production Country Canada
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gnere Documentary
Production Company Spinning Reel Productions
Release Date 7 July 2024
84 mins