In Retreat(2024)
Hindi74 mins
In Retreat (2024) is a 74-minute Hindi film directed by Maisam Ali. Starring Harish Khanna, Maisam Ali and Ashok Meena.
Director:Maisam Ali
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 May 2024
- Director
- Maisam Ali
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Storyline
A man in his fifties returns to his family's mountain home after a long absence. He arrives too late for his brother's funeral and hesitates at the door of the old house. His return is marked by delay, as he puts off going inside for another night.
“A long-awaited return. A home that waits.”
Film Details
Rating
74Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date18 May 2024
Also Known AsBe-qayaam
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familyidentitysurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in the remote mountains of Ladakh, using natural light to capture the changing seasons.
- Maisam Ali cast non-professional actors from local communities to bring authenticity to the small-town setting.
- The movie's sparse dialogue and long takes reflect the influence of slow cinema and European art-house traditions.
- It premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in the Directors' Fortnight section, a rare feat for an Indian indie film.
- The story was inspired by Ali's own observations of displacement and return in Himalayan regions.
- The soundtrack uses minimal ambient sounds and silence, emphasizing the isolation of the landscape.
- Principal photography was completed in just 18 days due to challenging weather and high-altitude conditions.