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Yellow Bus(2023)

7.5/10
Hindi112 mins

Yellow Bus (2023) is a 112-minute Hindi film directed by Wendy Bednarz. Starring Dogana Essa, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Kshethra Mithun. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Yellow Bus stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.

Director:Wendy Bednarz
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 September 2023
Director
Wendy Bednarz
Language
Hindi
Runtime
1h 52m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A woman moves from India to the Arabian Gulf hoping for a better life. Her hopes are destroyed when her child is accidentally left on a school bus and dies. Carrying her child's ashes, she fights for justice from the people responsible, refusing to accept a payment to stay silent.

A mother's grief ignites a fight for justice.

Film Details

7.5Rating
112Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date10 September 2023

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

#1
D
Dogana EssaActor
#2
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Tannishtha ChatterjeeActor
#3
K
Kshethra MithunActor
#4
M
Martin J. CorradoActor
#5
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Nena OstrogovicActor

Trivia

  • The film was shot in the United Arab Emirates, using real locations to capture the harsh desert climate.
  • Director Wendy Bednarz is not from India but spent years researching migrant worker conditions in the Gulf.
  • The story is inspired by true events of children forgotten in vehicles, a recurring issue in hot climates.
  • Lead actress Ananda was chosen partly for her ability to convey deep emotion with minimal dialogue.
  • The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival before its release in India.
  • It uses very little background music to emphasize the stark reality of the protagonist's struggle.
  • The script was workshopped with actual migrant workers to ensure authentic representation.

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