Shontaan

In a modest home that feels both a sanctuary and a quiet battlefield, an aging couple endures the slow grind of daily hardship. Their world is one of humble routines, marked by the soft creak of wooden floors and the gentle hum of a city that seems to move faster the farther away it gets. The ambience carries a subdued melancholy, tinged with moments of resilient hope, as the characters navigate the fragile balance between dependence and dignity.

Saradindu Bose, a weather‑worn father, bears the weight of a lifetime of sacrifice. His devotion is palpable, even as the years have etched lines of fatigue across his face. Beside him, Mala—his wife—grapples with severe arthritis, each movement a reminder of the body’s betrayals. Their son, Indranil, lives a starkly different existence: a polished professional navigating the glossy corridors of a multinational firm, his days punctuated by luxury, travel, and social gatherings that seem worlds apart from his parents’ modest reality.

When Saradindu musters the courage to ask for assistance with Mala’s urgent medical need, the request meets an unexpected wall of indifference. The ensuing tension pushes the father toward a path rarely taken by those of his generation—a legal challenge that brings the private strain of family life into the public eye. Here, the courtroom becomes a stage where moral duty and personal grievance clash, aided by the determined advocacy of Indrani, a figure who embodies compassion, while Bikash Munsi, the opposing counsel, brings the sharp edge of legal rigor.

The film’s tone hovers between stark realism and tender introspection, inviting viewers to contemplate the uneasy intersections of love, responsibility, and generational divide. It paints a portrait of a family on the brink of transformation, where every silent glance and unspoken word carries the weight of possible redemption, leaving the audience to wonder how far the ties of blood and duty will stretch when confronted with the stark choices of modern life.

Last Updated: August 20, 2025 at 17:42