Naanera(2021)
Hindi mins
After the death of his father, Manish's uncles start taking his life decisions. His journey leads him to a questionable point when he begins a secret incestuous love affair with a cousin and the family finds itself in the midst of another death.
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 2021
- Language
- Hindi
Storyline
After his father dies, Manish's uncles begin controlling his life. His path takes a dark turn when he secretly starts a romantic relationship with a cousin, which is considered incestuous. This leads to another death in the family, throwing everyone into turmoil.
“When family control goes too far, a secret love shatters everything.”
Film Details
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date31 December 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionlove
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Naanera' translates to 'I am not' in English, hinting at the protagonist's identity crisis.
- It was shot entirely in real locations in Uttar Pradesh, India, to capture authentic rural family dynamics.
- Director Shailendra Singh made his feature film debut with this movie after working in theater for over a decade.
- The film's script was reportedly inspired by real-life family disputes observed in small-town India.
- It had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms after its debut.
- The cast includes several first-time actors who were locals from the filming regions, adding to its realism.
- Music for the film was composed by a relatively unknown duo, focusing on folk-inspired melodies to match the setting.