Winters are the perfect time to snuggle up I’m your cozy blankets with a hot cup of coffee or cocoa and just binge on something that’s equally warm. Our recommendation for the day is one such heartfelt drama set in the hustle and bustle of urban life.
We are talking about ‘8 A.M. Metro’ currently streaming on Zee5. Directed by Raj Rachakonda, the film follows Irawati (Saiyami Kher), a Maharashtrian homemaker, who moves from Mumbai to Hyderabad to care for her pregnant sister. She has a traumatic past related to train journeys and when she needs to commute by metro daily in the new city, anxiousness gets the better of her. Helps comes in the form of Pritam (Gulshan Devaiah) whom she befriends. Their common love for poetry and literature brings them closer forming an adorable bond.
‘8 A.M. Metro’ feels relatable at multiple points where we often find these two strangers inadvertently healing each others traumas and how often these little moments in life help you escape the daily conundrums of life.
Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher deliver exceptional performances, specially the former. The film itself feels like poetry giving a sense of ease and comfort. If you are looking for something that feels just raw and relatable, ‘8 A. M. Metro’ can be that perfect film for you.