Short film

Raju

2011 · 24 min

A tense, morally complex short that keeps you uneasy as a couple's adoption unravels into ethical crisis.

Overview: A German couple adopts in Kolkata an Indian orphan. Their child suddenly disappears and they realize that they are part of the problem.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Parenthood, morality, guilt, class
Content: Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: parenthood
morality
guilt
class
family
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none