1232 KMs(2021)

Storyline

During India's COVID-19 lockdown, seven migrant workers faced starvation. With no other choice, they began a long journey to try to reach their home village.

“A desperate journey home against all odds.”

Vibe & Tags

Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film's title '1232 KMs' refers to the exact distance the migrant workers walked from Delhi to their village in Madhya Pradesh.
• Director Vinod Kapri shot the film in real-time during the 2020 lockdown, using a minimal crew and following COVID-19 safety protocols.
• The cast included both professional actors and real-life migrant workers to add authenticity to the story.
• The film was shot on actual highways and locations along the route the workers took, capturing the empty roads of the lockdown.
• It was one of the first Indian films to directly document the migrant crisis that unfolded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The movie's dialogue and scenes were largely improvised based on real incidents reported during the lockdown.
• Despite being a low-budget film, it received attention for its realistic portrayal and was screened at several international film festivals.