This movie was such a revolution. I remember hearing about it when it came out, and it still comes up. No one says the details, just “Udaan” and then the conversation ends. It crossed the one major final barrier of Indian society and there hasn’t been a film since that has gone as far. Oh, and it’s on Netflix.

Udaan is about parental abuse. How about that? A movie that doesn’t say “trust your parents, they know what is best, listen to them and respect them and give them a chance, you will understand and be grateful when you are older”. But instead a movie that says, “no, some parental actions are just wrong and deserve no respect, and even a child knows that”. It’s also a very very good movie, I’ve watched bits and pieces of it already, just never straight through. But I’ve seen enough to know it is remarkable. I am very excited to finally watch the whole thing, and also very excited to talk about it with you all!

https://www.netflix.com/title/70139542