A Harlot's Purse(2022)
A tale of two sisters. A tragic accident orphans two children, the elder sister(Payal) makes ends meet by becoming a prostitute. The younger sister(Piyu) is not aware of this and believes she work a stressful job at a call center. Will the guilt and shame finally break their bond or will their love redeem them.
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- Theatrical Release
- 15 January 2022
- Director
- Sagar Honnalli
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 8m
Storyline
Two sisters lose their parents in an accident. The older sister secretly becomes a sex worker to support them, while the younger sister thinks she has a tough call center job. Their relationship is tested by the older sister's hidden life and the shame she carries.
“Two sisters. One secret. Can love survive the truth?”
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- The film's title is a direct translation of its original Kannada name 'Besharamigalu', which was also shot simultaneously.
- Director Sagar Honnalli made his debut with this film, which was produced on a very small budget.
- It was shot in just 18 days, primarily in real locations in Bengaluru to keep costs low.
- The lead actress, playing Payal, reportedly spent time with former sex workers to prepare for her role.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms.
- A subplot involving a supportive auto-rickshaw driver was inspired by real-life stories from the director's research.
- The movie's soundtrack uses minimal background score to emphasize raw dialogue and ambient sounds.