Lessons in Forgetting

2013Movie1 h 50 min

82
GreatGoodWatch score

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs.

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Story

Story of redemption

The film revolves around Meera, a happy corporate wife and cookbook writer whose life turns upside down when her husband walks out on their marriage. Responsible for not just her children but her mother and grandmother and their old family home in Bangalore, Meera takes up a part-time job with a cyclone studies expert, who is dealing with his own traumatic past. The two narratives come together and, through a series of coincidences, the lives of Meera and her employer get intertwined in strange ways. Parallels are constantly drawn between life and the unpredictability of cyclones.

Feels like

  • Indian Drama
  • Family Relationships
  • Psychological Complexity
  • Personal Trauma
  • Intriguing Narrative
  • Contemporary Bangalore
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Character-Driven

Cast

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Directed by
Unni Vijayan
Written by
Anita Nair
Produced by
Prince Thampi

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Facts

April 19, 2013 · 1 h 50 min · Drama

Released
April 19, 2013
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
India

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3 questions, like "Is Lessons in Forgetting worth watching?"

Questions about Lessons in Forgetting

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Is Lessons in Forgetting worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Lessons in Forgetting good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lessons in Forgetting plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.