On October 23, 2020, at the Busan International Film Festival, Matto Ki Saikil (Matto’s Cycle) was premiered under the Asian Window section. It was directed by M. Gani, who has been a theatre director for three decades. Matto ki Saikil is a significant movie because, as we go deeper into the dystopian times of Covid-19 and the realities around it, the plight of migrant labourers is one of the most daunting realities in India. Think of a poor family whose livelihood is entirely dependent on the everyday wage of one member. In that context, the importance of a bicycle, which is critical to the livelihood of this poor family, becomes the centerpiece of the film’s narrative.