Bedsores(2021)

Storyline

In one community, women are forced into prostitution because of an old tradition. This happens in a place where having a daughter is actually seen as good luck, unlike other parts of the country that prefer sons.

“A tradition that sells its own daughters.”

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Trivia

• The film's director Navin Chandra Ganesh is also a poet and writer, bringing a literary perspective to the screenplay.
• It was shot on location in Madhya Pradesh to authentically depict the Banchhada community's setting.
• The film faced challenges in promotion due to its harsh subject matter about ritualized prostitution.
• It uses a documentary-style realism in its cinematography to emphasize the story's grim reality.
• The title 'Bedsores' metaphorically represents the deep, festering social wounds explored in the plot.
• Unlike many Hindi films, it features no songs or background score to maintain a stark, realistic tone.
• The cast includes several first-time actors from theater backgrounds to portray the community members.