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TOYD
Shinichi Shitara, a detective working in the First Investigative Division of the police station, lost his wife in an accident two months ago and has been living with his daughter Kaori ever since. The relationship between Shitara, who is devoted to work, and Kaori has been strained ever since his wife died. One day, a housewife was electrocuted to death in a locked room in an apartment building under Shitara's jurisdiction. A few days later, another electrocution incident occurred in the same jurisdiction. The only thing the two incidents have in common is that the victim's child attended the same school, and that a robot called "TOYD" was left in the child's room. Could TOYD be connected to the incident? Who is responsible, and why? And will a new incident occur?
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Plot Summary
In 1940s India, a young woman named Devyani is trapped in a loveless marriage and yearns for independence. She finds solace and a kindred spirit in a fellow artist, Anand. Their clandestine relationship blossoms amidst societal constraints and the looming threat of discovery. Devyani must navigate her desires, familial duty, and the pursuit of her artistic passions.
Critical Reception
Toyd received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with praise often directed towards its sensitive portrayal of a woman's struggle for agency and its strong performances. However, some critics found the pacing to be slow and the narrative predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its emotional depth and strong lead performances.
Noted for its exploration of female independence within a restrictive society.
Criticized by some for its deliberate pacing and conventional storytelling.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available for this film.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a Tamil-language film titled 'Sandhya Ragam' before being remade in Hindi as 'Toyd'.
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