The Silence (2015)
Late at night on a local train in Mumbai, young Chini witnesses a woman being sexually abused. This experience forces her to face up to demons from her past. Based on a true story, the narrative revolves around a little girl growing up in poverty with her father in a rural area. When he’s unable to manage caring for her himself, he sends Chini to her uncle in a nearby town, where life-changing events occur. Blending past and present and with forceful drama, the film tackles crucial, taboo topics, tracing the recurring question of responsibility – or silence.
Director:
Gajendra Ahire
Writers:
Ashwini Sidwani, Gajendra Ahire.
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Nagraj Popatrao Manjule as |
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Anjali Patil as |
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Kadambari Kadam as |
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Mugdha Chaphekar as |
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Vedashree Mahajan as |
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Suresh Vishkawarma as |
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Mihiresh Joshi as |
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Raghubir Yadav as |
| Directing | Gajendra Ahire | Director |
| Production | Gajendra Ahire | Producer |
| Production | Arpan Bhukhanwala | Producer |
| Production | Ashwini Sidwani | Producer |
| Crew | Krishna Kumar Soren | Cinematography |
| Writing | Ashwini Sidwani | Screenplay |
| Writing | Gajendra Ahire | Screenplay |
| Editing | Mayur Hardas | Editor |
| Sound | Indian Ocean | Music |