The Daughter(2022)
Hindi16 mins
Amidst a curfew in an Indian town, Indu struggles with her father's last wish, creating a poignant and challenging predicament. Will Indu's journey through curfewed streets fulfill her father's wish?
Director:Soumyak Kanti DeBiswas
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- JioCinema
- Theatrical Release
- 12 March 2022
- Director
- Soumyak Kanti DeBiswas
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 16m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
During a town curfew, Indu faces a difficult choice about her father's final request. She must travel through the empty, restricted streets to try and honor his wish. Her journey becomes a tense and emotional challenge.
“A father's final wish tests a daughter's courage.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
16Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date12 March 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Ira DubeyActor
→#2
#3C
Chitrangada SatarupaActor
→Naseeruddin ShahActor
→#4
J
Jitendra shastriActor
→#5
S
Soumyak Kanti DeBiswasDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot in just 16 days during the COVID-19 pandemic, using a small crew.
- It was director Soumyak Kanti DeBiswas's first feature film after several short films.
- The story is set during a real-life curfew, adding to the film's tense atmosphere.
- Lead actress Sohini Sarkar prepared by spending time with people who had similar family experiences.
- The movie had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on film festival screenings.
- Many scenes use natural light to create a realistic feel during the curfew setting.
- The script was inspired by true stories of families during times of public unrest.