The 105-minute film, produced by the Impress Telefilm, makes a statement on the life of a sex worker and the people around her. Talking about the film, Sayeed says, "The story is about the insecurities of the middle class, particularly women. It is the story of a mentally and sexually tortured middle-class girl. It is a reflection of the society with its depiction of unemployed male youth and exploited women. I had to face financial constraints in making the film. Also, there is no system of tax exemption in Bangladesh."

Faridur Reza Shagor, Managing Director, Impress Telefilm Ltd. and Channel i in his instant reaction expressed elation at the news. "This is the first time in the last 35 years that Bangladesh has bagged such a prestigious award," he said. Sayeed's honours were shared with Korean director An Kun-lee who was declared the promising director for the film A short life and also won a Silver Peacock and Rs 5 lakh.

The old barber, a story about barbers in Beijing, and directed by Hasi Chaolu, bagged the top Golden Peacock Award at IFFI. The award also carries Rs 10 lakh in cash.

Noted actor-director Aparna Sen, the chief guest at the concluding ceremony of the film festival, made the observation that all the international film festivals never roam from one place to another, but are held at a permanent venue and further known by the name of the place where they are held, as for instance, Cannes Film Festival and London Film Festival. In her view, a permanent venue would definitely benefit the festival.

A cultural programme followed the concluding ceremony. The film Babel was also screened for the invitees.