Mirage(2023)

Storyline

A young man falls asleep on a train traveling through a remote island in Goa. The story follows his journey as the train drifts through this unfamiliar place.

“A train ride into a forgotten dream.”

Vibe & Tags

Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film was shot entirely on location in Goa, using natural light to capture the island's unique atmosphere.
• Director Yash Sawant cast mostly non-professional actors from local Goan communities for authentic performances.
• The train used in the film is a real, decommissioned carriage placed on a secluded stretch of track.
• The movie's soundtrack features ambient sounds recorded on the island, like birds and rustling leaves.
• It premiered at a small film festival in India before its limited theatrical release in 2023.
• The story was inspired by Sawant's own experience of falling asleep on a train during a monsoon.
• Due to a tight budget, many crew members took on multiple roles, such as the cinematographer also handling sound.