This is one of the most underrated masterpieces that our country has produced in the recent times. This deserved to be India's entry to the Oscars but even without that validation, this film will stand the test of time and I'll count it as one the greatest films of our country. It reminded me of masters like Ray, Ozu, and Majidi and the director's love and respect for their kind of cinema comes through in his naturalistic portrayal of a family and a class of our society whose dreams and ambitions are getting lost and left behind in today's world of rapid development and growth.
Even though the film may appear simple (and its apparent simplicity is one of its most endearing qualities), the camera says a lot with the subtle shots without any use of melodramatic background scores or dialogues or acting. The family feels extremely believable and lived in and that speaks to the cast and the filmmakers' talents. I have watched this film twice now and there's details to catch and observe and appreciate with every viewing - not in the sense that it's a puzzle to solve but for the realism portrayed by the director and the minute details of every day life that's spread throughout the film. The film is currently available on Amazon Prime India for streaming and I hope it remains available for many more multiple viewings. The director/writer/dop and the cast are people to watch out for and I'll closely follow whatever they do next. A truly commendable piece of work that should be seen by everybody.
