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One and a Half Knot(2022)

5.7/10
Hindi95 mins

Four Independent MLAs have won assembly elections. Circumstances compelled them to run away to save their lives. Sapna, a young girl living alone in a village gives them refuge in her house but with a rider.

Director:Meenakshi Rai
Mood:
suspensefulemotionaldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player
Theatrical Release
30 October 2022
Director
Meenakshi Rai
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 35m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Four independent politicians win seats in an election. They are forced to flee to save their lives. A young woman named Sapna, who lives alone in a village, gives them shelter in her home, but she sets a condition for their stay.

Four strangers hide in a village. One girl holds their fate.

Film Details

5.7Rating
95Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date30 October 2022

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Cast & Crew

#1
K
Kumar ShanuActor
#2
S
Shruti RaiSapna
#3
J
Jitender SinghSamsher Yadav
#4
A
Ankit SattiBrijmohan
#5
M
Meenakshi RaiDirector

Trivia

  • The film's title 'One and a Half Knot' is a nautical term, symbolizing the slow, tense journey of the characters.
  • Director Meenakshi Rai also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real political instability in some regions.
  • The village scenes were shot in actual remote locations in Madhya Pradesh to capture authentic rural isolation.
  • It features a soundtrack with folk-inspired music, composed by relatively new artists in the industry.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital platforms for audience reach.
  • Actress playing Sapna reportedly stayed in a village for weeks to prepare for her role.
  • The story is noted for using minimal dialogue in key scenes to emphasize suspense and non-verbal communication.

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