SHUCHI TALATI | INDIA, FRANCE, USA, NORWAY | 2024 | 118 MIN | ENGLISH, HINDI
At a prestigious boarding school in contemporary India, Mirabai is appointed the first female Head Prefect, upholding the strict rules with discipline and grace. A model student, she’s always followed expectations—until a charming international student arrives, stirring powerful new feelings she never anticipated. Unable to resist his easy smile and warm banter, Mirabai is torn between her duties and her desires. At home, her mother, part of a more traditional generation, forbids the budding romance, further straining their relationship. Girls Will Be Girls is a tender and poignant coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing India. It captures the tension between tradition and progress as one young woman navigates the emotional complexities of love, identity, and a generational divide. With standout performances and palpable chemistry between the leads, Shuchi Talati’s feature debut captures the sweet naivety of first love and is a moving reflection on the push and pull between old and new—winner of two awards at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, including the World Cinema Dramatic Audience Award.
Cast: Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti, Kesav Binoy Kiron
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