Anuja (2024)

Directed by

Adam J. Graves

Genre

drama film

Country

United States

Runtime

22 min

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.5 of 10 from 73 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A gifted nine-year-old girl and her older sister face a decision that could change their lives. The film follows their bond as they navigate this opportunity together.

poignantemotionalintimatehopefulgentlebittersweettenderfamily-centered

What happens

Anuja (Hindi: अनुजा) is a 2024 American Hindi-language short film written and directed by Adam J. Graves. Starring Sajda Pathan, Ananya Shanbhag and Nagesh Bhonsle, it tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide. The project is a collaboration between Graves and his wife Suchitra Mattai, who served as a producer. It premiered on 17 August 2024 at the HollyShorts Film Festival. On 23 January 2025, it was nominated for the Best Live Action Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards. It was made available for streaming on Netflix from February 5, 2025. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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