All We Imagine As Light (2024) Movie Review

I wanted to write this review a few days ago, but I needed time to collect the thoughts on the movie. I even let it play in the background to process its slow pace. It beautifully captures the essence of Mumbai, the pouring continuous rain, apartments, local trains, crowded streets, and small shops.

The story focuses on three women: Anu, Prabha, and Parvathy, each at different stages of life. Anu is a carefree teenager, rebellious against societal rules. She secretly meets her boyfriend of different caste despite knowing the challenges. Prabha is married but lives alone. She is kind-hearted and helps others. Parvathy is an older woman who cooks in a hospital pantry and struggles with exploitation at the stay. Prabha support Parvathy to stand up against the injustice.

As the plot unfolds slowly, their frustrations and irritations come to light. Anu feels unsupported by her parents and burdened by societal expectations and pressure like marriage and caste. Prabha is angry at her husband for abandoning her to face life alone. Parvathy resents the oppressive system thrown at her.

The turning point comes when Anu and Prabha help Parvathy move back to her village. Until this moment, the movie feels ordinary, and you might wonder why it was made. It’s like peeping into someone else’s life through a window. But as Parvathy returns to her roots, a sense of relief washes over her. The three women celebrate with a dance. Prabha unknowingly helps her husband, who later apologizes for leaving her. Earlier, a doctor had approached Prabha, but she had refused his advances. She tells Anu, “You can’t escape fate.” Anu then opens up about her boyfriend.

In the final scene, all three women sit together in dim light, sharing laughter, and the movie ends on a warm note.

I did like the way Shiaz opened up and loved the kid with EarPods, dancing. For me, the film felt like a reflection of one person at different stages of life, each finding a way to overcome darkness.

It requires hell lot of patience to watch, but it leaves you with a impact.

Cheers

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