Marigold(2022)
Hindi12 mins
As the summer holidays approach, Geeta decides to lie about her last day at work to meet Shashi. Conversation between two women unfolds their desires and sexuality which they long to share with each other, till the last boat arrives.
Director:Abhinav Dubey
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2022
- Director
- Abhinav Dubey
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 12m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Geeta lies about finishing work early so she can meet Shashi. During a long conversation, the two women openly share their hidden desires and feelings for each other. They talk until the final boat of the day is about to depart.
“Two women, one boat, and a secret summer desire.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
12Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date15 August 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipfamily
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
P
Pooja Shyam PrabhatActor
→#2
R
Rudraksh ThakurActor
→#3
I
Ishit YaminiActor
→#4
M
Mangeshi DronkarCrew
→#5
A
Abhinav DubeyDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in the scenic town of Bhopal, using its lakes and old architecture to create a specific, intimate atmosphere.
- Director Abhinav Dubey also served as the film's editor, giving him direct control over the story's pacing and mood.
- The movie's runtime is just 72 minutes, focusing on a single, continuous conversation between the two main characters.
- It was selected for the 2022 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, highlighting its focus on nuanced storytelling.
- The dialogue-heavy script required the actors to perform long, unbroken takes to maintain a natural flow.
- The title 'Marigold' references the flower often associated with celebration and passion in Indian culture, contrasting the characters' restrained lives.
- This was one of the early films to be produced under the banner of 'Muvizz', a platform supporting independent cinema.