Goldfish

Story of a tumultuous love-hate relationship between a daughter and mother in the scenario of the daughter dealing with her mother's worsening dementia.

Set in a middle class London neighbourhood, Kalki's performance is perfect as the vulnerable daughter in shades of confusion, despair and eventual resolution of the situation. Deepti Naval's petit frame stands tall with her timeless elegance and effortless portrayal of an independent and talented woman, but a mother that has erred at times.

Mesmerising tracks of Hindi classical music in the backdrop and sporadic narration by Kalki in darkness add to the poetic rendition by the director Pushan Kriplani.

Typical seemingly ordinary and common, yet complicated situations, are briefly depicted through some of the neighbourhood characters and scenarios.

The last two lines - 'Do you remember me?' and 'Does it really matter?' - sums up the message of the film. Eventually trust and kindness is the essence of any relationship, long after every single layer of labels is removed, which defines the character of humankind.

Saw Goldfish at IndieMeme screening in Austin it was a moving experience . Goldfish has a very relevant & layered script and great performances from all the cast. They are very natural.

Direction is superb and a bit undestated and so is cinematography for a reason. It is more like capturing slice of life in a household and around it with another silent person observing.

There's no background music, but a killer soundtrack, and watch out for the last song.

Went with my 14 year old daughter, and despite the intricate and a bit heavy storyline, she understood and enjoyed it thoroughly, which was a very pleasant surprise.

Great story...excellent star cast and superb acting. A treat for every viewer!

Loved the pace of the movie. The relationship between mother and daughter and their dialogue delivery...the directors eye for the detail. Supporting actors and their relationships kept the audience engrossed and attentive throughout.

Each relationship shown in the movie was very unique, strong and was beautifully portrayed. Subtitles helped.,

A must see for all age groups in today's challenging medical environment and the of love depicted between children and parents.

Hats off to the producer Amit Saxena for investing in the theme..

The movie was captivating, the actors did a fabulous job. Although the topic was known and it could get dreary, the storyline and the director made the story unfold in a manner that kept me engaged the entire time. The complex and estranged relationship between the mom and daughter and how dementia creeps into it and shapes their relation is very interesting.

Kudos to a script well written and well chosen. Kudos to Amit Saxena for his first production and taking it to this level of success. I personally think that the movie deserves some awards for cinematography and Deepti Naval for her amazing acting.

The movie is a masterpiece of storytelling, with excellent performances by the actors, and a sensitive and nuanced direction. It is a poignant and realistic portrayal of the challenges and dilemmas faced by the elderly in a society that values youth and productivity. The movie is a tribute to the enduring power of human relationships, and a reminder that old age is not a curse, but a stage of life that deserves respect and dignity. Truly a thought-provoking and inspiring work of art. Deepti Naval in Goldfish excellently demonstrates all of this with utmost grace. Kalki Koechlin portrays a duty-driven daughter who is obliged to return to a long-forgotten past. A film worth watching.