On April 1st, fourteen-year-old Alicia wants to spend a day full of jokes with her best friend Soenita. But behind their playful games lies a harsh truth that will change their friendship forever.
Alicia (14) wants to experience one more unforgettable day with her best friend Soenita on April 1st. Amid jokes, dares and teenage chaos, the two try to hold on to their familiar world. But behind Alicia's cheerful demeanour lies a harrowing reality: her life, and with it Soenita's too, is about to change drastically. In this debut film, Ayisha Siddiqi weaves a coming-of-age story together with the harsh reality of identity, home and forced farewells.