Sour Candy(2024)
Hindi20 mins
Guddal, a free-spirited five year old, loves eating the sour sweeties called Anaar Daana. Her antics with her brother Laddoo often land her in trouble. One day, a sad incident in the house causes a shift in her idyllic world.
Director:Nishi Dugar
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 February 2024
- Director
- Nishi Dugar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 20m
Storyline
A five-year-old girl named Guddal loves eating sour candies and often gets into mischief with her brother. A sad event at home suddenly changes her happy and carefree world.
“A sweet childhood turns sour in an instant.”
Film Details
20Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date20 February 2024
Also Known AsSour Candy
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivalidentitylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
L
Lavya JainChinu
→#2
V
Veda AgrawalGuddal
→#3
M
Manav HindujaLaddoo
→#4
M
Manjari SaxenaAaya Didi
→#5
N
Nishi DugarDirector
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Sour Candy' refers to a popular Indian street snack called Anaar Daana, which is dried pomegranate seeds coated in spices.
- Director Nishi Dugar is known for short films and documentaries, making this her debut feature-length narrative film.
- The child actor playing Guddal, Manya Gupta, was selected after a long search for a natural and expressive young performer.
- Much of the film was shot on location in a small town to capture the authentic feel of a close-knit family setting.
- The story explores childhood trauma, a theme not commonly centered in mainstream Hindi cinema about young children.
- The production used minimal artificial lighting in indoor scenes to maintain a raw and realistic visual tone.
- The film's score incorporates subtle sounds from everyday household objects to reflect the child's perspective.