A Bit of Happiness(2022)
Hindi15 mins
A househusband and his transperson partner discover happiness at the end of their miserable day with the assistance of care and affection for each other in an utopian building in the city where disabled, blind, gay, and transgender people live peacefully.
Director:Ashish Madurwar
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 17 May 2022
- Director
- Ashish Madurwar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 15m
Storyline
A househusband and his trans partner have a miserable day. They find happiness by caring for each other in their supportive apartment building, a peaceful home for disabled, blind, gay, and transgender people.
“Love finds a way in a home for all.”
Film Details
15Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date17 May 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
lovefamilyidentitysurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Cast & Crew
#1
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Ashish MadurwarDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in a real Mumbai housing society that promotes inclusive living.
- Director Ashish Madurwar also wrote the story, drawing from his own observations of marginalized communities.
- It was filmed in just 12 days, using a small crew and a limited budget.
- The movie's title is a direct translation of its original Marathi title, 'Thoda Sa Khushiyal'.
- It premiered at the Kolkata International Film Festival before its wider release.
- The film uses minimal background music to keep the focus on natural sounds and dialogue.
- Some actors in the cast are from the LGBTQ+ community, adding authenticity to their roles.