Pavia Sidhu in person!

San Francisco Premiere

Director Tarsem Singh’s DEAR JASSI revolves around a 19-year-old woman from a wealthy family in Canada. Jassi (Pavia Sidhu) visits relatives in the Punjab and falls in love with Mithu (Yugam Sood), a handsome and enterprising young man from a working-class family.

This Romeo-and-Juliet tale, based on a true tragic event from the 90s, paints a gorgeous filmic landscape of two innocent and romantic young lovers, juxtaposed with the visceral realities of familial and societal taboos and challenges.

Tarsem weaves Punjabi Sufi folklore into the gripping Shakespearean tale to create a striking, artistic film about injustice with a haunting, chilling finale that leaves a lasting impression.

Known for his visually stunning Hollywood films, such as THE FALL, THE CELL and IMMORTALS, as well as groundbreaking music videos for the likes of R.E.M. and Lady Gaga, Tarsem Singh returns to his home state of Punjab to make his first film shot in India.

WINNER  –  Toronto Film Festival 2023, Platform Prize

WINNER  – Dublin Film Festival 2024, Dublin Film Critics Circle Michael Dwyer Discovery Award to Lead Actors (Pavia Sidhu and Yugam Sood)

Content advisory: mature themes; violence; sexual violence