Stay Quiet(2023)
Hindi15 mins
Stay Quiet (2023) is a 15-minute Hindi film directed by Disha Bhardwaj. Starring Vaibhav Sharma, Disha Bhardwaj and Salu K Thomas.
Director:Disha Bhardwaj
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 October 2023
- Director
- Disha Bhardwaj
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 15m
Storyline
A mother in a mountain family discovers her young son is exploring his gender identity. At the same time, her husband is struggling to recover from a severe personal trauma. The story follows how they each cope with these private challenges.
“A family's silence holds a mountain of secrets.”
Film Details
Rating
15Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date16 October 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identityfamilysurvivallove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Vaibhav SharmaActor
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Disha BhardwajDirector
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Salu K ThomasCrew
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Palvi JaswalActor
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NavenduActor
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in the Himalayas, using natural light to capture the authentic atmosphere.
- Director Disha Bhardwaj is also a noted cinematographer, and this project marked her feature-length directorial debut.
- The child actor playing the son was reportedly selected after workshops focusing on emotional expression rather than prior acting experience.
- It was independently produced with a very small crew, which allowed for an intimate filming process with the local community.
- The film's sound design intentionally uses sparse music, emphasizing the natural sounds of the mountain environment.
- It premiered at a documentary film festival before its wider release, highlighting its hybrid drama-documentary style.
- The story was inspired by real-life accounts and interviews conducted by the director in remote regions.