Details

When his fingers slip away from his father's hand, one boy's destiny changes forever. In the chaos of border crossing between India and the newly formed Pakistan, a small boy called Pali suddenly finds himself lost and alone. Taken into a muslim family he is given a new name, and a new faith - Islam. In his changed world, he learns to find love and forge friendships in the most unexpected of places. Seven years later when fate reunites him with his Hindu roots; he must decide if he is the boy he was born, the boy he has been brought up to be, or simply a Child of the Divide. Not suitable for children under 8.

Cast/Performers

Karan Gill (Pali), Halema Hussain, Devesh Kishore, Nyla Levy, Diljohn Singh

Creatives/Company

Author: Sudha Bhuchar (based on the story by Bhisham Sahni)
Company: Bhuchar Boulevard (in association with Big Imaginations - Partition History Project and Polka Theatre)
Director: Jim Pope
Design: Sue Mayes
Music: Arun Gosh
Producer: Dan Coleman