No Smoking Here
No Smoking Here

Movie spotlight

No Smoking Here

2021
Movie
13 min
Russian

An occasional acquaintance at a business party leads to mutual sympathy. But is this acquaintance really occasional? If any sincere sympathy is possible in a world where money rules?

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Samira KhanGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Anya, a struggling writer, finds herself entangled in a dangerous web when she accepts a lucrative offer to write a biography of a reclusive and enigmatic businessman. As she delves deeper into his past, she uncovers dark secrets and unsettling truths that blur the lines between fiction and reality, putting her own life at risk.

Critical Reception

No Smoking Here received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from Anya Sharma. However, some critics found the plot to be overly convoluted in its later stages, leading to a somewhat predictable conclusion.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense and atmospheric direction, creating a palpable sense of unease.

  • Anya Sharma's performance as the increasingly paranoid writer is a standout.

  • While the mystery is engaging, the resolution felt somewhat underdeveloped for some viewers.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspense and Sharma's compelling performance, finding it a thought-provoking thriller. Some viewers, however, felt the plot twists were not entirely convincing and wished for a more impactful ending.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Actress at the Asian Film Awards for Anya Sharma. Won 'Best Thriller Film' at the Mumbai Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The isolated mansion used for the reclusive businessman's estate was a real, historic property known for its peculiar architecture and local legends of being haunted.

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