Review of the motion picture Gold Fish: Kalki Koechlin and Deepti Naval's outstanding performances bring this heartwarming tale to life

 The half-Indian, half-English Anamika returns to her home in the UK to deal with her mother's dementia and to find closure on the emotional scars left by her childhood. Along with other delicate subjects, the movie addresses the complexity of the mother-daughter bond.

Review of Goldfish: "Goldfish" is a sensitive tale of familial ties, focused on difficult situations that are exacerbated by a strained connection within the family. Despite harboring anger for her mother, Anamika (Kalki Koechlin), Sadhana's (Deepti Naval) daughter, goes home to care for her as she struggles with memory loss. Deepti Naval and Kalki Koechlin both portray their characters' challenges and complicated relationships in a forceful yet sympathetic manner. Their conflict is immediately apparent, but it is successfully handled during the course of interesting talks between the two of them that are free of melodrama.

Such an inclusive cinematic experience that captures the inner life of a person with mental health challenges and those around her requires a specific sort of expertise. What distinguishes the movie is the way that Pushan Kripalani, who co-wrote the screenplay with Arghya Lahiri, moves through various points in Sadhana and Anamika's life. You become engrossed in the story through the two characters' well written exchanges of ideas, and it is these scenes that cause you to feel sympathy for the characters. Additionally, the background music from Tapas Relia, which incorporates classical melodies, blends beautifully and heightens the tension.

The mother and daughter's past together is what causes the tension and arguments between them. The movie emphasizes the difficulties that can arise between parents and children as well as how roles and duties can change over time. In the end, the main plot is around whether Sadhana should be placed in a nursing facility (for elderly people), reflecting themes from Hollywood movies like "The Father" and "Away From Her," among others.

The intimate setting of the film, which is mostly focused on Sadhana's home in London and the close-knit Indian community there, effectively supports the narrative. The interactions between Anamika and people around her, including nurse Laxmi (Bharti Patel) and grocery store owner Ashwin (Rajit Kapur), give the narrative more complexity. The film's plot is given a new perspective by using the sporadic cuts to Anamika's speech as an intriguing tactic. However, there are rare instances where it disrupts your ability to feel for the main characters.

The heart of the movie is found in the stirring performances of Deepti Naval and Kalki Koechlin. A touching sequence where Anamika assists Sadhana in draping a saree is interspersed with the sarcastic discussions between mother and daughter. Despite the fact that they are not conversing, this moment of connection is deep. Other moments, as when she is reading her mother's diary and sees pictures of herself and other people with name tags, are just as poignant and unforgettable. Rajit Kapur is underutilized and his bond with Sadhana isn't properly explored, while Bharti Patel pops out as Laxmi.

"Goldfish" allows you to dive into the complicated truths of its characters rather than just providing a straightforward narrative. The difficulties carers confront and the sacrifices they make for their loved ones are poignantly and emotionally conveyed in this film.