Rainbow (Dhanak)

Director(s): Nagesh Kukunoor
Country: India
Language: Hindi w/ English subtitles
Live Action | 2015 | 106 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama
Recommended for ages 10+ (Parental Guidance: threat of physical violence, kidnapping, tense moments, smoking, alcohol, parental death)

Themes: coming of age, cross-cultural understanding, disability, family, folklore, friendship, grief/loss, international, parenting challenges, perseverance, sibling dynamics, social class, spirituality, teamwork, violence

Two orphaned siblings (ten-year-old Pari and her brother, eight-year-old Chotu) leave an abusive aunt in search for medical help to bring back Chotu’s eyesight. In a mystical tale they encounter the best and the worst of Indian society on their search for a Bollywood star who offers financial assistance. During their quest you can feel the heat, smell the curries, enjoy the colors and music from the other side of the world.

Winner BEST FILM Generation KPlus Berlin Crystal Bear 2015

Rainbow (Dhanak)

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