Manosree Biswas

A lonely laundry worker from the suburbs of Kolkata finds companionship in an unclaimed red dress, which triggers memories from the past. Over its short running time, Laali encapsulates the quintessential Bollywood romance of two individuals from unequal backgrounds for whom love breaks all barriers.

The Indian Bengali film tells us a story about the life of a young doctor who stood against the social superstitions prevalent in the rural areas and is hell bent on bringing in a sea of changes among the villagers.

Driven by circumstances to take to vending in the local trains, Gauri comes of her own after overcoming professional challenges, acute territorial jealousy from her peers, and her own hesitation and lack of confidence.

The Sanyals, a wealthy family with a communication gap, meet Chabiwalah, a strange man who claims to own a key that can open any lock.