Pihu(2018)
Hindi92 mins
The social thriller starring a two year-old baby girl. She is living in a home where the adults are going through a complicated phase. Being a toddler, she is occasionally trapped in the accidental situations.
Director:Vinod Kapri
Mood:
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 16 November 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 16 November 2018
- Director
- Vinod Kapri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A two-year-old girl is home alone with her parents absent. As a toddler, she accidentally gets into dangerous situations around the house. The story follows her struggle to survive these threats entirely on her own.
“A toddler alone. Danger in every room.”
Film Details
7.2Rating
92Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date16 November 2018
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefuldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life news story about a toddler left alone at home.
- The child actor, Myra Vishwakarma, was only two years old during filming.
- To capture natural reactions, the director often filmed without the child's knowledge.
- The entire movie was shot inside a single apartment set in Mumbai.
- It was the first Indian film selected for the International Film Festival of India's premiere section.
- The director used hidden cameras and long takes to avoid disturbing the young star.
- The film's stressful plot led to debates about its viewing suitability for audiences.