Kavi Raz's "The Big River"

Premiers at Pusan International Film Festival.

The Big River, a full-length theatrical feature in which Kavi Raz stars as Ali a Pakistani man in search of his wife is a story of three strangers who meet by chance in the Arizona desert and develop an uneasy alliance that tests their inner selves and outer motives. All three, though in search of an unknown, discover that they are in reality running away from something; their own fears. In their journey together, turbulent and conflicting in ideology, they discover more of who they really are.

Ali, a misplaced soul who ends up in the middle of the Arizona desert, looking for his wife meets up with a Japanese traveler and a young American girl. They embark on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening.

The Big River; a metaphor for the vast American landscape and in particular the rugged Arizona dessert, is a moving character driven film that allows the actors to convey a deeper look inside the souls of their characters.

Written and directed by Astushi Funahashi, the film also has Japanese Superstar Jo Odagari and American actress Chloe Snyder in the stellar cast.

Produced by Office Kaitano, a leading production house of the Japanese film industry, this marks the world premier for the film

Pusan International Film Festival, held in South Korea, is considered the leading festival of Asia and is among the top festivals in the world. The festival takes place in October.

Kavi will soon be seen in his own production The Gold Bracelet, which he also wrote produced and directed.