The Blind well
May 27, 2017 · 8m
Director
Vinesh ViswanathOverview
Inside a small roadside salon, three men mock a newspaper photo of a fair-skinned groom who has married a dark-skinned bride. Their laughter is cruel, their views shallow. At that moment, a young man with dark skin walks in. Offended by their remarks, he challenges their narrow ideas and sparks a heated debate. What begins as casual gossip soon turns into a clash of perspectives on beauty, prejudice, and identity. The title “Pottakkinar”—literally “The Frog in the Well”—is borrowed from a Chinese idiom that describes a person too narrow-minded to see the vastness of the world. This intimate, single-location short film is a raw and unbiased reflection on racism and the everyday ignorance that feeds it.
Cast of The Blind well
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About The Blind well
What is The Blind well about?
Inside a small roadside salon, three men mock a newspaper photo of a fair-skinned groom who has married a dark-skinned bride. Their laughter is cruel, their views shallow. At that moment, a young man with dark skin walks in. Offended by their remarks, he challenges their narrow ideas and sparks a heated debate. What begins as casual gossip soon turns into a clash of perspectives on beauty…
When was The Blind well released?
The Blind well was released on May 27, 2017.
How long is The Blind well?
The Blind well runs 8 minutes.
Who directed The Blind well?
The Blind well was directed by Vinesh Viswanath.
Who is in the cast of The Blind well?
The cast of The Blind well includes Gibin Gopinath, Vishnu CR and Vishnu.