But its rare for us to see a specific place used as the antagonist of the story.

A voiceover refers to a constant feeling of impermanence andthe themes of displacement and transience bleed into every frame.

The first half is especially dour, and the loose plot makes the structure even more lacking.

Kani Kusruti as Prabha looking to the distance in All We Imagine as Light

Image via Janus Films

Prabhas world opens up figuratively and literally, and she allows her walls to come down.

You start to realize that the story isn’t just about Prabha, but her friendship with Anu.

The movies tone starts to transition from defeatism to optimism.

Kani Kusruti watching a movie in the cinema as Prabha in All We Imagine as Light.

Image Via Janus Films

Hes a goner, and Hes already dead, no?

are whispered within the nosey onlookers, and Prabha is the only one who knows CPR.

The movie tells the real-life story of the Paira family.

I’m Still Here

Its heartening to see a female-directed Indian film that deals with abstract feelings garner so much attention from critics.

It just requires a good amount of patience.

All We Imagine as Lightis now playing in theaters.

Kani Kusruti as Prabha and Divya Prabha as Anu in All We Imagine as Light.

Image Via Janus Films

Click below for showtimes.

all-we-imagine-as-light-2024-poster.jpg

Cast Placeholder Image

All We Imagine As Light