Hungry Hearts
Hungry Hearts

Hungry Hearts

2015Movie109 minEnglish

The relationship of a couple who meet by chance in New York City is put to the test when they encounter a life or death circumstance.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic56/100
Google Users73%
Director: Saverio CostanzoGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young couple, an American chef named Jude and an Indian blogger named Mina, fall deeply in love and decide to get married. Their relationship is tested when Mina becomes pregnant and develops increasingly extreme dietary obsessions and beliefs about raising their child. Jude struggles to support Mina while questioning her choices and the impact they are having on their family.

Critical Reception

Hungry Hearts received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising the performances of the lead actors, particularly Alia Bhatt, and the film's exploration of intense emotional and psychological themes. However, some critics found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or the subject matter to be difficult to fully embrace.

What Reviewers Say

  • Alia Bhatt delivers a powerful and unsettling performance as a new mother whose obsessions take over.
  • The film is a tense and intimate portrayal of a relationship under extreme psychological duress.
  • Despite strong performances, the narrative occasionally veers into melodrama, making it hard to connect with.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and the compelling performances, though some found the extreme nature of the plot challenging.

Awards & Accolades

Alia Bhatt won the Coppa Volpi for Best Actress at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in New York City, with significant portions taking place in various apartments to create an intimate and claustrophobic atmosphere.

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