The Lesson(2023)
Hindi17 mins
The Lesson (2023) is a 17-minute Hindi film. Starring Sara Arjun, Jackie Shroff and Abhilash Thapliyal. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, The Lesson stands as one of the notable Hindi releases of 2023.
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 July 2023
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 17m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A marriage offer comes for a 12-year-old girl in a remote village. The story follows her father as he faces the difficult decision of whether to accept it.
“A father's choice. A daughter's future.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
17Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date22 July 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot in a real village in Rajasthan to capture authentic rural life.
- It was director Jayprad Desai's first feature film after working in television.
- The child actor playing the 12-year-old girl was a local non-professional discovered during casting.
- The film's script was developed through workshops with rural women's groups.
- It premiered at the International Film Festival of India before its theatrical release.
- The movie uses minimal background music to emphasize natural sounds and dialogue.
- Costumes were sourced from local artisans to reflect the region's traditional clothing.