Fresh off its universally emotional reception at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, the much-anticipated teaser of Oslo: A Tail of Promise has been released, offering audiences everywhere the same tenderness that left festival-goers visibly moved.
Oslo teaser
Presented and produced by actor and passionate animal advocate John Abraham, Oslo: A Tail of Promise is a deeply intimate non-fiction film capturing the profound bond between a Siberian Husky, Oslo, and Pooja R. Bhale, founder of the Protecterra Ecological Foundation.
Speaking about the film and its teaser, John Abraham said, “The teaser is only a window, but even in those few moments, people can feel Oslo’s presence and Pooja’s truth. That is all I hoped for. This film asks us to pause, to listen, and to see life through another being’s eyes.”
`Animals remind us who we can be at our best`
Directed by Isha Pungaliya, the film explores how animals guide, ground, and heal us in moments when humanity feels most fractured. She added, “We knew this story carried its own strength, but watching people connect so instantly and so emotionally has been incredibly moving. Animals remind us who we can be at our best. Oslo carries that reminder in every frame.”
Pooja’s journey with Oslo shapes the emotional core of the film. Reacting to the teaser’s release, she said, “Oslo came into my life as a traumatised dog looking for a home, and he became my teacher. He taught me to surrender, to accept, to love without fear. This film is his legacy.”
Amid ongoing national conversations around the treatment of animals, Oslo: A Tail of Promise emerges as a timely reminder of what humans owe to the beings who stand by us without expectation. The film is presented by John Abraham and produced by JA Entertainment and Vaanar Nirmit.
Oslo to premiere at IFFI
The film comes after producer and actor John Abraham urged a review of the Supreme Court`s order to relocate stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters.
“It`s a film that arrives at a moment when India`s relationship with animals is undergoing urgent public re-examination,” according to a press release.
The world premiere of Oslo: A Tail of Promise will take place in Goa at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
The Indian Panorama section, considered IFFI`s most prestigious national platform, selects 25 feature films and 20 non-feature films each year, chosen from over 300 entries across the country.