Karan Kandhari’s debut feature "Sister Midnight" presents a surreal and comedic portrait of a mismatched newlywed couple in Mumbai. Gopal is introverted and inexperienced, while Uma is rebellious and frustrated by traditional expectations. The film draws inspiration from silent film comedies, employing slapstick alongside darker thematic elements reminiscent of Polanski’s works. It explores loneliness through the couple's contrasting personalities and their struggle against societal norms. Set to an eclectic soundtrack, the film captures the chaos of Mumbai life while delving into the couple’s unsettling yet humorous challenges.
"Sister Midnight is an absolute original... a diary of a mad Mumbai newlywed that has its antecedents and influences, blending slapstick with darker, elliptical storytelling."
"In its hectic Mumbai setting with a killer soundtrack mix of Howlin' Wolf to Cambodian pop, the film's style can induce whiplash, focusing on mismatched expectations of its newlywed couple."
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