Liar's Dice is a 2013 Indian Hindi drama film written and directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film stars Geetanjali Thapa and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in lead roles. It premiered at the 2013 Mumbai Film Festival and was later screened at several other international film festivals before its theatrical release in India.
The film is set in the remote mountainous region of Chitkul village in Himachal Pradesh, where Kamala (Geetanjali Thapa) lives with her daughter Manya. Kamala's husband has been missing for months, and she sets out on a journey to find him, taking along with her the little money she has and her daughter. As they travel through the treacherous terrain, Kamala encounters Nawazuddin (played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui), a charismatic and mysterious young man who joins them on their journey.
As they travel deeper into the mountains, Kamala and Nawazuddin face a number of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous weather, a lack of food and water, and encounters with dangerous animals. Along the way, they develop a complicated relationship that is both antagonistic and symbiotic, with each relying on the other for survival.
The film is a powerful meditation on the themes of love, loss, and the human need for connection and belonging. It explores the complex bonds that are formed between people in times of hardship and the sacrifices that they must make in order to survive. Liar's Dice is a beautifully shot and masterfully crafted film that is a must-see for all serious film lovers.
