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Celestina and Lawrence(2024)
Hindi112 mins
In bustling Ranchi, dreams turn to dust for Celestina, a wronged mother and daily wage worker trapped in legal battles with her estranged lover. Lawrence, a night watchman, sees his aspirations as a builder crumble under the weight of demonetization. As they navigate personal battles and societal pressures, a glimmer of understanding and resilience sparks, offering a fragile chance for a shared future.
Director:Vikram Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 26 January 2024
- Director
- Vikram Kumar
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
Storyline
Celestina is a struggling single mother in Ranchi, fighting her ex-lover in court. Lawrence is a night watchman whose construction dreams are ruined by a sudden economic change. Their shared hardships create a fragile connection and a possible new start together.
“Two broken hearts. One fragile hope.”
Film Details
112Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date26 January 2024
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Vikram KumarDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in Ranchi, capturing the city's real streets and daily life.
- Director Vikram Kumar spent months researching daily wage workers' lives to make the story feel true.
- The demonetization storyline was inspired by real builders in small towns who lost their businesses.
- Celestina's legal battle scenes were reviewed by a lawyer to ensure they were accurate.
- The movie's budget was very small, so many crew members worked on it for lower pay.
- It was one of the few 2024 Hindi films to use mostly unknown actors in the lead roles.
- The script was written in just two months, based on stories the director heard from relatives.