
Before Life After Death(2022)
Hindi136 mins
With nowhere to turn, a pregnant student finds refuge and companionship with a gynecologist, who is mourning the death of her only daughter.
Director:Anshul Tiwari
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- Theatrical Release
- 26 November 2022
- Director
- Anshul Tiwari
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
Storyline
A pregnant student has no one to help her. She finds shelter and friendship with a gynecologist who is grieving the loss of her own daughter.
“A shared loss brings two women together.”
Film Details
136Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date26 November 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
survivalfamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Sanjay GangopadhyayMaanav Sharma
→#2
S
Sarah-Tabea SammelYoung Mother
→#3
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Indumathi TamilsevanVasanthi
→#4
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Kaleem ZafarNazrul
→#5
A
Adrian PangRaymond Kwan
→#6
G
Gauraangi ChopraGauri Singh
→#7
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Namita LalRadhika Sehgal
→#8
K
Kris MaverickoKrishna
→#9
K
Kelvin Kiah Lim ChengMark
→#10
L
Lihong ChewNancy
→#11
A
Anshul TiwariDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, using a small crew to maintain an intimate atmosphere.
- It was director Anshul Tiwari's first feature film after several short films and documentaries.
- The movie was primarily promoted through film festival circuits and digital platforms rather than wide theatrical marketing.
- The story draws inspiration from real-life observations of doctor-patient relationships in crisis situations.
- The film's editing style uses long, quiet takes to emphasize the characters' emotional isolation.
- It features a minimalist soundtrack, with music used sparingly to highlight key dramatic moments.
- The production faced challenges due to COVID-19 restrictions, influencing its contained, single-location feel.