Girls Will Be Girls

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In a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayas, Mira is a successful student shouldering high expectations from her parents and her teachers. But as she wrestles with new desires and ample curiosity inspired by the handsome transfer student Sri, she finds herself at odds with the school’s strict rules and her mother’s incessant involvement in her new romance. As Mira strives to escape the watchful eyes of her teachers, mother and fellow students and find time alone with Sri, Mira approaches learning about love with the same dedication that she applies to her studies, resulting in sometimes comic and shocking conclusions.

A beautiful coming-of-age story directed by Shuchi Talati, the romance between the lead protagonists is also a sensitive exploration of female desire that observes how conservative cultures entrap women under strict expectations and norms.

Girls Will Be Girls screens as part of our "Worth a Watch" series. Courtesy of Juno Films.