‘Santosh’ Writer-Director Sandhya Suri On Her Crime Drama Debut
VarietyStory by Todd Gilchrist
scrn logline
A grieving widow steps up to fill her late husband's shoes as a constable in the gritty Hindi-language drama 'Santosh', which made waves on the festival circuit.
beat sheet
- Writer-director Sandhya Suri's 'Santosh' competed for the prestigious Un Certain Regard prize at Cannes, showcasing her talent for crafting poignant, socially-conscious narratives.
- Despite the film's serious subject matter, Suri infused 'Santosh' with a sense of hope, highlighting how one woman's determination can inspire change in her community.
call sheet
Sandhya Suri, Cannes Film Festival, 'Santosh'