Beyond The Mast
Mohammad Nuruzzaman
Bangladesh. 2025. 93 min
Maqbool, an honest and kind-hearted elderly cook working on a fuel supply tanker, becomes the target of suspicion by the ship’s ambitious second-in-command, Helmsman, who dreams of becoming the Captain. When the ship halts at the port for repairs, Helmsman seizes the opportunity to engage in fuel smuggling in the absence of the captain. Meanwhile, Maqbool forms a caring bond with Noora, a street child living near the port. Upon hearing rumors of theft, the shipowner arrives unexpectedly. Impressed by Maqbool’s cooking and against Helmsman’s objections, he allows Noora to stay onboard as Maqbool’s assistant. But soon, in a cunning twist, Helmsman frames Noora for the fuel theft, leading to a harsh trial of Maqbool’s trust, compassion, and moral courage.
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