Radio(2021)
Hindi15 mins
The story is about an old man and a souvenir from his late wife RADIO. His alcoholic son earns nothing and is only dependent on the old man's pension amount. The film revolves around the family drama of the issues between the son and the father.
Director:Vipan Malawat
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 July 2021
- Director
- Vipan Malawat
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 15m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
An elderly man holds onto a keepsake from his late wife. His son struggles with alcoholism and relies on the father's pension to survive. The story focuses on the tense family conflict between the father and son.
“A family's bond tested by memories and money.”
Film Details
5.3Rating
15Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date10 July 2021
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivalloveidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
#1
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Vipan MalawatDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just 15 days on a very small budget.
- Director Vipan Malawat also wrote the story and produced the film himself.
- The movie was released directly on an OTT platform, skipping a theatrical release.
- It was filmed entirely in the state of Haryana, India.
- The actor playing the son, Ankit Bhatia, is primarily known for television roles.
- The film's title 'Radio' refers to a physical object central to the old man's memories.
- The movie received little promotional attention upon its release.