Pihu is a film about a 2 year old girl who wanders around her flat and constantly being put in danger by everyday appliances.
I was intrigued by the trailer as to how this film would work. How can a 2 year old girl shoulder an entire film? After seeing it, I learnt it was possible.
Maya Vishwakarma as Pihu is amazing and an outstanding achievement. It's truly incredible how director Vinod Kapri managed to make someone as young as her feel so captivating whilst making her the sole centerpiece of the entire movie. Seeing her interact with dangerous equipment we use in our daily life is nail biting as we constanly hope nothing bad happens to her. However, Kapri uses these threatening situations to a point where it becomes repetitive and stretches the runtime. Kapri's direction is great. There are some shots used which I've never seen being utilised in another film.
Alongside this, Kapri incorporates mature themes into his film which is an eye opener to parents as to how they should care for their children. I wish the makers would have explored these themes into more detail to allow the story to be more investing.
Overall, Pihu is a decent watch. I appreciate the uniqueness and effort that went into this movie and applaud Kapri for delving into a subject like this. I just wish the story was more reinforced and less tiresome.