Adil Hussain stars as Rajiv, an overworked businessman, who agrees to honor the final wish of his father, Daya, by accompanying him to the holy city of Varanasi. There, they check in to the Hotel Salvation, where residents are given just two weeks to live out their final days or return home.
2016
Not rated by the MPAA
1 hour, 42 minutes
In Hindi with English subtitles
"An Indian comedy about dying, freedom and family ties ... full of emotional depth and understated paradox." —The Hollywood Reporter
"Filmed on a modest budget with a subtle sense of place and pace, this highly impressive debut considers mortality with a wry compassion that's rare for such a young director." (4 stars)—Empire
This film is presented in conjunction with Ragamala Dance Company