Mahi, a newly married woman, brings an antique Jewish box into her home. When Mahi and her husband Sam begin to have paranormal experiences, they soon learn that the box is a dybbuk containing an evil spirit. The couple then seeks the help of a rabbi to unravel its mystery. Will they survive this ordeal before their child is born?
Production
Genuine Jewish dybbuk lore rarely explored in Indian cinema.
Acting
Nikita Dutta carries the maternal terror convincingly.
Sound
Unsettling score that knows when to go dead silent.
Director
Jay K
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The dybbuk box concept exploded after a 2012 eBay listing went viral; this film cashes in on nearly a decade of internet folklore.
Director Jay K specifically researched with Mumbai's small Bene Israel Jewish community to avoid caricature, though some rituals remain Hollywood-ized.
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