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2018IndiaLanguage: hiDirected by Rayka Zehtabchi★ 7.8
Available in English: subtitled
In an effort to improve feminine hygiene, a machine that creates low-cost biodegradable sanitary pads is installed in a rural village in Northern India. Using the machine, a group of local women is employed to produce and sell pads, offering them newfound independence and helping to destigmatize menstruation for all.
Themes and style
Tone
hopefulwarmquietly devastating
Pacing
slow burnmethodical
Story
rebellionjourney
Emotion
belongingfiguring out who you areinjusticethe family you chooseloss of innocence
Themes
men and women navigating expectationsclass and moneypovertyfamily wounds passed downfamily dutyreligion and faith
Feel
catharticdiscussion starterquietly hauntingcrowd pleaser
Violence
none