A boy in abject poverty works in a hotel and becomes obsessed with a swimming pool in the opulent hills of Panjim, Goa, India. His life gets turned upside-down when he attempts to meet the mysterious family who lives at the house.
Cinematography
Goa's lush blues against dusty poverty—gorgeous and cruel.
Acting
Non-professionals so natural you'll forget they're performing.
Director
Chris Smith
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Chris Smith found Venkatesh Chavan working at a hotel and built the entire film around him—no script, just a premise and real locations.
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