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The Cannabis Diary(2022)

5.5/10
Hindi mins

Traumatized from his past killings, Arjun Singh looks for clues related to his nightmares. During his investigation, Arjun Singh discovers the real importance of Medical Marijuana for the mankind.

Director:Sujeet Shiv Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 May 2022
Director
Sujeet Shiv Kumar
Language
Hindi
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A man haunted by his past violent actions searches for answers about his disturbing nightmares. His investigation leads him to uncover the significant benefits of medical marijuana for people.

Haunted by his past, he finds a new purpose.

Film Details

5.5Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date21 May 2022

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
M
Mahesh SufiMusafir Baba
#2
K
Kanchan Singh BhuwalAisha
#3
M
Manish BishlaArjun Singh
#4
J
Jai Harsh Vardhan DhullRavi Dalal
#5
M
Manoj JaiswalProfessor Rajeev Bakshi
#6
G
Gaurav KhairwalRoy
#7
P
Prashant KhairwalRaghav
#8
S
Suraj KumarAbhay Sharma
#9
J
Joginder KunduAisha's Father
#10
D
Deepak NagarMonty
#11
S
Sujeet Shiv KumarDirector

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 15 days on a very tight budget, using minimal locations.
  • Director Sujeet Shiv Kumar also wrote the screenplay and edited the film himself.
  • It was one of the first Hindi films to directly advocate for the legalization of medical marijuana.
  • The lead actor, playing Arjun Singh, had to portray intense trauma with very little dialogue in key scenes.
  • The movie had a very limited theatrical release and primarily found its audience on streaming platforms.
  • Some scenes were improvised to make the protagonist's nightmares feel more raw and unsettling.
  • The film's promotional posters highlighted the crime and psychological elements more than the medical marijuana theme.

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