Choices(2021)
Hindi86 mins
Choices (2021) is a 86-minute Hindi film.
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 August 2021
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Storyline
A couple's comfortable, settled life is put to the test during a lockdown. Forced to stay home together, they must face the reality of their relationship and see if they can survive it.
“Lockdown tests a life built on lies.”
Film Details
Rating
86Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date19 August 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefuldark
Themes
survivalidentityfamilycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely during the COVID-19 lockdown, using a skeleton crew and minimal locations.
- It was one of the first Indian films to directly incorporate the pandemic and lockdown as a central plot device.
- Lead actor Anshuman Jha also co-wrote the film's story, drawing from personal experiences of isolation.
- The movie was primarily promoted through digital platforms due to cinema hall closures at the time.
- It features a soundtrack with only two original songs, focusing more on ambient sounds and silence.
- The director, Mahesh Bhatt, did not take a fee for the film, supporting the low-budget production model.
- Many scenes were improvised by the actors to reflect the unpredictable nature of the lockdown period.