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Second Chance

Subhadra Mahajan
festival
Fri 25 Apr 25 - Fri 2 May 25
  • Caution with children up to 16 years of age

Nia moves to the Himalayas in the dead of winter to recover from a traumatic incident. She finds solace in the passage of time, the snow-covered environment and unexpected friendships. 

Nia, a young woman, travels to her family’s summer home in the Himalayas to discretely undergo an abortion. There, she meets a grandmother and her grandson. Via the mostly non-verbal interaction, a strong bond forms between the three, and Nia slowly heals from her trauma.  

‘Second Chance’ is a heart-warming comfort film, filmed in black-and-white in wonderful locations. The film is a loving ode to caring and a homage to the region where the director grew up. The film always remains sincere, tender and calm, without losing sight of its feminist and ecological standpoints. 

direction
Subhadra Mahajan
duration
104 min
year
2024
country
India
language
Hindi
Subtitles
English
  • Caution with children up to 16 years of age

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"A feel-good film in the best sense of the term" – The Hollywood Reporter