Underplayed Gems

Not a Hero (2026)

Not a Hero poster
Directed by
Rima Das
Country
India, Singapore
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
9.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young boy moves from the city to his ancestral village. The story follows his experience of adjusting to rural life.

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What happens

Not a Hero is a 2026 Indian-Singaporean coming-of-age drama film written, edited, produced and directed by Rima Das. Set between the city and the countryside, the film follows a young boy who moves from city life to his ancestral village. The film had its world premiere at the Generation Kplus section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026, where it got a Special Mention in 'Crystal Bear for the Best Film in Generation Kplus', by Generation – Youth Jury. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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