The story of Girls Will Be Girls is set in a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas, and follows a 16-year-old Mira who discovers desire and romance; but her sexual, rebellious awakening is disrupted by her mother who never got to come of age herself.
What is the movie Girls Will Be Girls about?
Girls Will Be Girls is an engrossing story of 16-year-old Mira’s path to self-discovery and desire, set against the backdrop of a traditional boarding school in the Himalayas. This 2024 Indo-French drama, directed by Shuchi Talati, follows Mira (Preeti Panigrahi) as she navigates the intricacies of romance with Sri, a fellow student who challenges her to question the strict customs that surround her. However, when Mira brings Sri home, tensions rise as she finds herself in a weird fight for his attention with her protective mother, resulting in a unique and compelling love triangle.
Shuchi Talati’s directorial debut deftly explores themes of sexual awakening, rebellion, and the strained mother-daughter bond, capturing the raw emotions that come with growing up. Girls Will Be Girls has already made ripples, having been selected for the competition portion of the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.
Fans of romantic drama and coming-of-age stories will like this film’s strong storytelling and emotive performances.
Girls Will Be Girls by Shuchi Talati – watch the trailer
Genres: Drama, Romance
Director: Shuchi Talati
Cast: Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti, Kesav Binoy Kiron
Cinematography: Jih-E Peng
Release date: January 2024 (Sundance)
Countries: India, France
Where to watch Girls Will Be Girls (2024)
