Choices(2021)

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.”

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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.