source: His Father's Voice

source: His Father's Voice

A unique approach with great storytelling and music. Cinematography and colours are clearly the strong points of this film. It's worth adding it to your watchlist.

One of best movie seen on indian culture, Good mix of emotions drama and bhartnatyam

The movie is a beautiful amalgamation of art and drama. The aspect which makes it easier for the movie to gain the viewer's attention is the literal isolation of the story and its characters from the conventional crowd and the usual hustle-bustle of life. Most of the movie has been shot in a serene environment which helps the story to permeate quite well with the viewer however it does require a bit of patience to understand the core emotions and essence of the storyline. This movie has an enigmatic and indescribable uniqueness and is not meant for the typical movie-goer. The characters are quite well defined and each of them have individualities which reflect their purpose in the story with prevailing ardour. Whether it's Parvathi, Valli, Kris, Jon, Nagarajan or Clara... every persona has a distinct quality which adds to the substance of the movie. It is also quite a treat for viewers who are avid followers of Indian classical dance however it should be noted that it also generates desirable amount of interest in those viewers who are new to this Indian art form. The music is quite noteworthy and contemporary in nature as it encompasses a fusion of Indian Folk and Indie Pop songs. In between, the viewer can also experience a vivid, diverse and graceful display of the Indian culture, tradition and heritage. The cinematography is beguiling and enticing as the technical elements capture the essential components of the scenes along with a range of vibrant colors, lighting and aesthetic concerns. Some of the best scenes in the movie come from the characters Parvathi, Kris and Valli. In its entirety, the movie is a remarkable showcase of Indian classical music, dance, art and drama however the ending could have been more engrossing and not so predictable.

During this shelter-in-place time, coming upon "His Father's Voice" was a welcome respite. I felt as though I were transported to India and got to experience the culture without fear of the dang coronavirus. Music and dance are the heart of this film, but they alone wouldn't have worked without a captivating story. The film had a very good-looking cast... which while not necessary, let's face it, who doesn't like to look a pretty women and men. More importantly, we liked and connected with the characters. An excellent film throughout.

All the elements came together in this film. I loved the performances! The cinematography was outstanding, too. Great story. This film is definitely worth your time. Bravo!

It is an overall great film. Great filmmaking and beautiful cinematography. It is very interesting watching films from other countries and regions to learn more about the different cultures. Really enjoyed this movie!

I enjoyed this movie immensely. It's a finely-produced film with a touching story about the struggles with human imperfection, and the cultural elements intrigued me. I'm a musician and a dancer, so watching the unique and intricate coordination of the dances and musical interludes in the movie was educating and fascinating. Fantastic work!

Attended the 'Pune Premier' of 'His Father's Voice' last Sunday at National Film Archives after it's exhibition in Hollywood. Drawing parallel to Ramyana's mythological epic and the character of Ram, Sita and Lav, the film paints similar situation of separation in contemporary India. Enthralled by Indian classical music John, a foreign national, settles alonwith his wife and son, Kris in a 'Gurukul' in Tamil Nadu. Kris, now 12 yr. old, gets obsessed with 'Bharatnatyam' under the guidance of, his Guru, Parvathi and in the company of her daughter, Valli, of his age. Later, getting suspicious about the relations between her husband and Parvati, the wife leaves for foreign country taking Kris along with her. Nostalgia of the old days at 'Gurukul' and his yearning for 'Bharatnatyam' compels Kris, now a handsome young man, to returns after twelve years only to find that his father isn't there. The film portrays the story of his meeting with Valli, Parvati, his distress over the absence of father and the climax when he finally happens to meet him. More than the script, acting and character development, I was greatly impressed by the melodious music, songs, lyrics, cinematography and Hindu traditions and culture depicted in the movie. And number of Bharatnatyam dances indeed were an icing on the cake ...absolutely mesmerizing! Importantly, Ashwini Pratap Pawar, a painter & Bharatnatyam dancer originally from Pune, had brilliantly played the role of Parvti in the movie. Maybe because of that a 'Marathi Song' finds place in otherwise English movie. Besides, her paintings form an integral part of the movie and attract attention time and again. To sum up, it's an entertaing and eye pleasing movie that needs to be watched. My rating: 7 out of 10 Ram Tayade (Deshmukh)