Dare to Surf (2019) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 150 mins · Bengali, Bangla

Echo score 70

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Directed by

Taneem Rahman Angshu

Starring

Josefine Lindegaard, Hindol Roy, Sayed Babu, Nasir Uddin Khan, Sunerah Binte Kamal, Sariful Razz

Budget

$1.3M

In a small beach town in Bangladesh, Ayesha defies social norms and faces opposition from her family to pursue her passion for surfing. Alongside her best friend, Sohel, she’s mentored by Amir, a self-made Bangladeshi surfer. Their burgeoning surfing scene gains international attention, attracting documentary filmmakers and funding, which sparks jealousy and conflict. While Sohel experiences fame and opportunity, Ayesha faces forced marriage and hardship. After a period of reckless living in the capital, Sohel returns to their hometown, and their shared love for surfing rekindles a sense of hope for their community.