IKTSUARPOK (2022)

Written and Directed by Omkar Bhatkar

“Love has no other desire but to fulfil itself. To melt

and be like a running brook that sings its melody to

the night. To wake at dawn with a winged heart and

give thanks for another day of loving”

-Khalil Gibran

Two siblings set off to Goa for a Christmas

holiday to visit their maternal aunt, Esther

whom they detest and only know through their

bitter teenage encounters. What was expected

to be the usual family reunion turns out to be

an eventful discovery of a new side of

themselves and seeing Goa with new lenses.

This leisurely week rolls out a feeling so

distinct and indescribable, perhaps words may

fall short, or not exist, or maybe

untranslatable! (just like Iktsuarpok)

Iktsuarpok is a story of unspoken emotions,

new friendships, burdened past, the passage of

time, shattered hope, and the re-imagination

of dreams. Come and experience the journey of

these siblings and their newfound friends in

Goa through words, said and unsaid in this

delicately-crafted experience.

St. Andrew’s Centre for Philosophy & Performing Arts and Metamorphosis Theatre Inc presentation