
Ladies Only(2021)
Hindi79 mins
Ladies Only (2021) is a 79-minute Hindi film directed by Rebana Liz John. Starring Rebana Liz John and Milann Tress John. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Ladies Only stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2021.
Director:Rebana Liz John
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 October 2021
- Director
- Rebana Liz John
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
This documentary follows women in Mumbai as they ride a special women-only train compartment. They talk about their lives and ambitions while dealing with a society that often holds them back. Using black and white footage, the film shows their shared experiences of endurance, humor, and defiance.
“A train car where women's dreams find their voice.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
79Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date9 October 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Milann Tress JohnCrew
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on Mumbai's local trains, using only natural light to capture its black and white visuals.
- Director Rebana Liz John spent over two years traveling in the women's compartment to earn the trust of her subjects.
- It was funded partly through grants from film festivals and cultural institutions, not major studios.
- The documentary features women from various age groups, including college students and grandmothers.
- Some scenes were filmed with hidden cameras to capture candid moments without disrupting the environment.
- The film premiered at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam before its release in India.
- It uses no background music, relying only on train sounds and conversations for its audio.