All We Imagine as Light

Plot

All We Imagine as Light is a 2024 drama film that explores the complex interplay of identity, memory, and loss. The film centers on two women, each grappling with the shadows of their past, as they navigate life in the stark and isolating surroundings of a coastal town. The first protagonist, Amara, played by Kani Kusruti, is a single mother struggling to make ends meet while dealing with the trauma of a fractured relationship. Her quiet resilience contrasts sharply with Meera, portrayed by Divya Prabha, a young woman who arrives in the town under mysterious circumstances, fleeing an oppressive past. Meera’s presence unsettles the fragile balance Amara has tried to maintain, leading to an unlikely and tense friendship. As the women’s stories unfold, their lives become intertwined, revealing shared wounds and desires. Through subtle and evocative storytelling, the film delves into themes of betrayal, desire, and the quest for freedom, using the wild landscape of the coastal town as a backdrop for their emotional journey. Hints of mysticism blur the lines between reality and imagination, forcing the characters to confront their innermost fears. Directed with sensitivity by Payal Kapadia, All We Imagine as Light is a poetic and atmospheric film that captures the struggle for self-determination amidst the burdens of the past.

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