Conduct Unbecoming

Set in 1878, the narrative takes place during the British Raj in India. It centers on two young British officers entering a regiment, exposing the rigid tests of merit, loyalty, and power. The era's imperial attitudes frame the officers’ ambitions, prejudices, and conflicts within the unit.

The story unfolds in 1878 within a British Army regiment stationed in India during the Raj. The setting blends colonial military facilities with the heat of the Indian landscape and local towns. It highlights a strict military hierarchy and the cultural distance between officers and their environment.

🎖️ Duty & Honor

The film probes how personal integrity is tested against strict military codes. Characters wrestle with what is expected of them by rank, class, and tradition. Their choices reveal the thin line between honor and self-preservation in a hierarchical system.

🧭 Cultural Clash

A clash emerges between colonial authority and the local context, highlighting differences in customs, loyalty, and perspective. Officers navigate unfamiliar landscapes and social norms while trying to maintain discipline. The tension underscores how empire complicates personal relationships and judgments.

👑 Class Privilege

The regiment’s culture is permeated by lineage and entitlement, shaping interactions and opportunities. Protagonists confront expectations tied to birth, education, and connections. The dynamic exposes how privilege can both elevate and corrupt those in power.