Netflix has announced the global release date for “Anuja,” the award-winning and Oscar-nominated short film about sisterhood, resilience and hope. Revealed exclusively to Variety, Netflix has set its worldwide on the streaming platform on Wednesday, Feb. 5, in addition to releasing the first trailer.

Derived from the Sanskrit word meaning “little sister,” “Anuja” follows the story of a gifted 9-year-old orphan working in a back-alley garment factory with her 17-year-old sister, Palak. When a teacher offers Anuja a life-changing opportunity to attend an elite boarding school, she is forced to navigate a difficult decision that resonates with many young girls facing similar challenges globally.

Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga (“The Elephant Whisperers”), actor-producer Mindy Kaling and executive producer Priyanka Chopra Jonas are among the filmmaking team members that helped bring this poignant story to life. From husband-and-wife duo Adam J. Graves (director) and Suchitra Mattai (producer), the film has already earned critical acclaim,...