Slice-of-life films beautifully capture the essence of ordinary moments, celebrating human connections and the beauty in everyday life.
These movies are comforting, relatable, and offer a soothing escape from the chaos of the world. Here are seven slice-of-life gems to watch:
English Vinglish (JioCinema): Sridevi shines as a homemaker who finds self-respect and confidence while learning English during a New York trip.
The Lunchbox (Netflix): Two lonely strangers connect through misdelivered lunchboxes, sparking a poignant exchange that leads to unexpected romance.
Piku (Amazon Prime Video): A quirky road trip about an eccentric father and his daughter’s evolving relationship, filled with humour and heart.
Mukti Bhawan (Disney+ Hotstar): A son accompanies his father to Varanasi, blending humour and realism in a story about the inevitable journey toward death.
Photograph (Amazon Prime Video): A photographer and a shy woman form an unexpected bond, exploring loneliness, societal expectations, and self-discovery.
Maska (Netflix): A young man struggles with family expectations while pursuing his dreams of becoming an actor in this warm, heartwarming tale.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (Amazon Prime Video): A transformative road trip in Spain with friends, embracing fears and self-discovery, and celebrating life’s adventures.