Village Rockstars 2, the latest work by Rima Das, revisits the life of Dhunu, seven years after the events of Village Rockstars (2017). Living in a small rural village in Assam, Dhunu lives with her ailing mother, who is growing weak from hard labor, and her immature older brother, who constantly pesters their mother for a motorcycle. Although she is now in her late teens, Dhunu still climbs trees, swims, and most importantly, dreams of continuing her childhood life as a guitarist in her rock band. However, life does not unfold as Dhunu wishes. As she faces the bitter and sour moments of life, she stands on the threshold of leaving her once-happy childhood behind. Village Rockstars 2 follows Dhunu with a camera that is both realistic and lyrical, lovingly supporting her choices and growth in a way that feels both fresh and grounded. (PARK Sun Young)