directed by Manjari Makijany
I feel like it’s one of those films that may get lost on Netflix, so I’ve decided to write about it to make it easier for you to find it. You’re welcome. Today I’d like to recommend you an Indian-American drama, which perhaps isn’t much surprising, yet I’ve found it important to be shared. We get to know Prerna (Rachel Sanchita Gupta), a teenage girl living in a village in the northern India. She’s a very good daughter obeying her parents and following their traditions. However, one day she meets Jessica (Amrit Maghera), an Indian woman raised in the UK, who’s come to India in order to learn more about her family. While being here, Jessica and her friend Erick (Jonathan Readwin) introduce local children to skateboarding. At first Prerna isn’t sure about it, but seeing another woman being enthusiastic about the sport, she gives it a try. Unfortunately, a girl on a skateboard is not something that her family and village community might approve. Prerna does everything to live in accordance with her beloved ones, but also follow her new passion. You may already have an idea how this story will end and you’re most probably right, yet give this film a chance. It doesn’t only show how important it is for children to find their own path and try something different from what their parents have planned for them, but also how much women can influence other women. Jessica is cooperating with Erick, but it’s her who supports Prerna the most and thanks to her the girl believes in her choices. What excites me the most is the fact that the film crew built a huge skatepark in Khempur in order to shoot scenes there and in the end, the skatepark was left for locals to be used. Now, it’s the largest skatepark in India that attracts skateboarders from all over country. I find it wonderful as it wasn’t anything temporary and currently ordinary people may profit from it. And one more thing – I was amazed by Rachel Sanchita Gupta, the actress who played Prerna. I had chills watching her in the film and I trusted her character fully, which made me sympathise with Prerna even more. Hope you’ll find a moment to see this film even if you’re not interested in skateboarding, as the story is much more complex than just doing sports.
My rating: 6/10
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I have nothing to watch 