The Silence

Late at night on a local train in Mumbai young Chini witnesses a woman being sexually abused This experience forces her to face up to demons from her past Based on a true story the narrative revolves around a little girl growing up in poverty with her father in a rural area When hes unable to manage caring for her himself he sends Chini to her uncle in a nearby town where lifechanging events occur Blending past and present and with forceful drama the film tackles crucial taboo topics tracing the recurring question of responsibility or silence