Rape, Invisible Disability, and Post-Traumatic Growth: Unwinding the Trauma of the Teen Survivor in the Film Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai

This study delves into the nuanced representations of teen rape in the film Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai (trans. as Only One Man is Enough, Karki, 2023). Emphasizing the emotional and legal complexities inherent in rape narratives, the film under study offers insights into the trauma that the teen survivor endures and the subsequent trauma responses. Through the lens of rape trauma syndrome (RTS) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), this study analyses the impact of rape on a teenager’s body and mind. The article examines the socio-legal hurdles that the survivor encounters, particularly the complexities involved in articulating her experiences during legal proceedings. The study also unwinds the survivor’s post-traumatic growth, decoding the visual motifs.