Eight Indian women lace up and rewrite their own stories—one defiant stride at a time.
This documentary follows eight women in India who struggle with self-confidence and society's expectations but rediscover themselves through running
Direction
Samartha lets silence and sweat do the talking.
Production
Intimate access that feels earned, not exploitative.
Director
Vrinda Samartha
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Women's running remains taboo in many Indian communities, where public female athleticism challenges 'modesty' norms. The film quietly documents a micro-revolution.
Director Vrinda Samartha spent two years building trust before filming—explaining why participants speak with such unguarded vulnerability about marital control and self-doubt.
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