The film is set in the context of the Indian Central Government’s guidelines for the lockdown imposed
during the pandemic. On April 3, 2020, Prime Minister Modi urged all citizens to switch off all lights
in their houses and light up a candle or a torch at exactly nine pm for nine minutes in honor of the work of the
healthcare workers during the pandemic.
The filmmaker documents the day at his home, by following is mother and her response to the PM’s request. While it is clear that the film wants to show the citizens obeisance to the PM’s move, could it also be a satire?
Read LessThe filmmaker documents the day at his home, by following is mother and her response to the PM’s request. While it is clear that the film wants to show the citizens obeisance to the PM’s move, could it also be a satire?
