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Civil Marriage
The story of a couple who is too late to date, but too early to marry. Tyoma and Nika together for more than a year and they have good time together. But they are frivolous and not too serious about everything. They do not want to repeat the life of their parents: first job at 18, wedding at 20 and family and three children at 25. But to prove to the parents and themselves that they are ready for independent living, Tyoma and Nika decide to move together - they have Nika's grandmother's apartment. Nika's father can not tolerate Tyoma, but allows them to live in this apartment. Everything would be fine if this apartment were not located just a few floors below the apartment of Nika’s parents. Now they are waiting for all the delights of adult life: the search for work and food, quarrels about stupid things, annoying rich neighbors, and so on. Will a civil marriage break infantile and merry for Tyoma and Nika? Or will they learn an independent life and their love will only get stronger?
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Plot Summary
This film, presented as an anthology, explores the complexities and evolving definitions of modern relationships. Each segment delves into different facets of love, commitment, and societal expectations within contemporary Indian society. It touches upon themes of marriage, extramarital affairs, and the search for genuine connection in a fast-paced world. The narratives weave together personal journeys of individuals navigating the intricacies of romance and relationships.
Critical Reception
Civil Marriage received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its modern take on relationships and the performances of its lead actors, others found the anthology structure uneven and some storylines less compelling than others. Audiences generally responded well to the relatable themes and the ensemble cast.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its contemporary exploration of relationships and strong performances.
Criticized by some for an inconsistent narrative flow across its anthology format.
Appreciated for its honest portrayal of modern love and commitment challenges.
Google audience: Google users generally lauded the film for its fresh perspective on relationships and the chemistry among the lead actors. Many found the storylines to be engaging and reflective of contemporary societal dynamics. Some viewers expressed a desire for deeper character development in certain segments.
Fun Fact
The film was initially conceived as a series of short films, with the director Karan Johar aiming to explore different directors for each segment, but ultimately directed all parts himself.
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