The Silence (2015)

Late at night on a local train in Mumbai, young Chini witnesses a lady being sexually abused. This experience forces her to face up to demons from her past. Based on a true story, the narrative revolves around a little girl growing up in poverty with her father in a rural area. When he's unable to manage things himself, he sends Chini to her uncle in a nearby town where life altering events occur. Blending past and present and with forceful drama, the film tackles crucial, taboo topics, tracing the recurring question of responsibility - or silence.