I, Poppy

The divergent paths of poppy farmer Vardibai and her activist son Mangilal intertwine in this documentary about a Dalit family’s resistance against systemic oppression. As Vardibai nurtures her poppy cultivation with her grandsons, Mangilal fearlessly confronts corrupt officials. His campaign brings temporary triumph, then devastating consequences when authorities revoke his mother’s farming licence, plunging the family into deeper hardship.

Their moral dilemma crystallises around a painful choice: continue bribing officials so they can survive, or fight for systemic change at tremendous personal cost.