‘Auspicious Return’

“Auspicious Return” is a film that follows our main character Sayeed and his yearning for answers about himself and his family’s past. Sayeed is a 13-year old boy on his annual vacation in Martha’s Vineyard with his family. He has recently taken up the teenage habit of perpetually wearing earphones and wandering off to nearby bodies of water. His connection to, and obsession with, open waters has been concerning and perplexing to his family, except his Grandmother, who holds a secret only Sayeed can access. While navigating a confusing time in his life, Sayeed begins to ask questions about his maternal ancestors. Through his dreams, we get closer to the answers about his lineage and name. 

Written and Directed by Mahsati Fidel

(2023), Super 8 and Digital Format