Whist is a short documentary film on the folklores, sacrificial rituals of animals during the Hindu festival, Manasha Puja being held annually in the Indian state of Assam. People gather in large numbers to witness the bizarre yet thrilling practices of Shaman folk dance, Deodhani dance; to name a few, usually performed by individuals who are said to have been influenced by the deity.
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