Deuka: A Poignant Assamese Short Film About Dreams Beyond Silence

Cinema often finds its most powerful voice in the quietest stories. “Deuka”, an Assamese short film produced by Rekha Neog and directed by Dip Kumar Sarma, is one such moving narrative that gently yet powerfully explores the aspirations, struggles, and innocent dreams of a deaf and mute child.

At the heart of Deuka is a young boy whose world is filled with silence, but whose dreams are as loud and vibrant as any child’s. Despite being deaf and unable to speak, he carries the same curiosity, hope, and longing that define childhood. The film portrays his daily reality—one where survival often comes before dreams.

Director Dip kumar sarma

The child longs to go to school. He wants to learn, to be part of a world that promises knowledge and possibility. But life presents a harsh dilemma: if he does not work and earn money, he will not be able to eat. Education, which should be a basic right, becomes a distant dream overshadowed by the need to survive.

Through small yet deeply emotional moments, the film highlights the boy’s simple desires. He watches other children enjoy treats and dreams of tasting an ice cream himself, but he has no money to buy one. This seemingly small wish becomes a powerful symbol of the inequalities many children face—where even the smallest joys are out of reach.

Yet the story is not only about hardship. It is also about hope.

Producer Rekha Neog

The boy dreams of flying—of having “deuka,” or wings. His desire to fly represents freedom, opportunity, and the limitless imagination of childhood. Even when circumstances try to ground him, his spirit continues to reach for the sky.

Director Dip Kumar Sarma uses this simple yet profound story to shed light on the struggles of marginalized children, especially those living with disabilities and poverty. With minimal dialogue and a focus on visual storytelling, the film captures emotions that transcend language.

Producer Rekha Neog’s story idea forms the emotional backbone of the film, presenting a narrative that is both intimate and universal. It reminds audiences that dreams exist everywhere—even in the most difficult conditions—and that every child deserves the chance to chase them.

Deuka ultimately becomes more than just a short film. It is a reflection on resilience, innocence, and the quiet strength of a child who refuses to stop dreaming, even when the world around him makes it difficult.

In its silence, Deuka speaks volumes. Through the story of one boy, it asks viewers to see, to feel, and to remember the countless children whose dreams are still waiting for wings.