Iska
Iska

Movie spotlight

Iska

2019
Movie
100 min
Tagalog

A loving but impoverished grandmother of an autistic child tragicomically loses everything and turns into someone society reckons her to be.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Director: Srinivas SunderrajanGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young writer, haunted by his past and struggling with his career, returns to his ancestral home in the hills. As he delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his grandmother's past, he uncovers dark family secrets and unsettling truths about his own identity. The atmosphere becomes increasingly tense as he grapples with repressed memories and the eerie presence of the past.

Critical Reception

Iska received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and a strong central performance. However, some found the pacing uneven and the narrative somewhat convoluted. Audiences were drawn to its psychological depth and unconventional storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its eerie atmosphere and psychological thriller elements.

  • The film's exploration of trauma and memory was noted as a strong point.

  • Some critics found the plot a bit slow and hard to follow at times.

Google audience: Audience feedback for Iska is scarce, but available reviews suggest viewers appreciated the film's unique approach to storytelling and its suspenseful nature, though some found it to be a slow burn.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the serene yet often unsettling landscape of Himachal Pradesh, which greatly contributed to its chilling ambiance.

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