Pyre(2024)
In the Himalayan Mountain range, a rural village loses its inhabitants to the city’s allure while an elderly couple, Padam Singh and Tulsi, live in desolate isolation. Their days are filled with routine and occasional humour as they mask their loneliness. Their son’s absence gnaws at them, and when a letter arrives promising his return, it reignites their hearts with joy and anticipation. However, the reunion does not unfold as expected, shattering their hopes. As the film climaxes, the spectator is confronted with a more rueful plight, deeply engaging the audience’s empathy.
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- Theatrical Release
- 19 November 2024
- Director
- Vinod Kapri
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Storyline
An elderly couple living alone in a remote Himalayan village get a letter saying their son is coming home. Their joy turns to heartbreak when the reunion does not go as they hoped. The story explores their deep loneliness and shattered expectations.
“Aging parents wait for a son who never comes.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in a remote Himalayan village, using natural light to capture the authentic atmosphere.
- Director Vinod Kapri is a former journalist, and this is his first feature film after the documentary 'Pihu'.
- The elderly couple's roles were played by veteran actors who had not worked in mainstream Hindi cinema for over a decade.
- The movie's title 'Pyre' refers to a funeral fire, symbolizing the slow fading of traditional village life.
- To portray isolation realistically, the lead actors lived in the village for weeks before filming began.
- The film uses minimal background music, relying on natural sounds like wind and birds to create its mood.
- It premiered at an international film festival before its release in India, where it won a special jury award.