Pornomochi (2018)

In the pulsating heart of Kolkata, a tale as riveting as it is controversial unfolds in 'Pornomochi'. The film follows a seemingly ordinary teenage boy, whose life spirals into chaos as he succumbs to the gripping addiction of pornography. Like a moth drawn to a flame, he is engulfed in a world of fantasy, blurring the lines between his vivid illusions and stark reality. This dangerous liaison begins to corrode his interpersonal relationships, sparking a social crisis that threatens to consume his very existence. The plot takes an intriguing turn when a mysterious pen drive, hidden away amongst his late father's possessions, falls into the protagonist's hands. His insatiable curiosity unearths a past shrouded in secrets; intimate video clips of his father with an unfamiliar woman. Torn between revulsion for his father and a growing, complex attraction to the woman, he battles with his feelings in the shadowy realm of fantasy. The story twists further when his mother, a silent bystander until now, reveals a buried truth about his late father. The revelation shatters the protagonist's world, leaving him grappling with the remnants of his shattered illusions. In the face of this upheaval, the film bravely navigates the turbulent waters of the Oedipus complex, a first for Bengali cinema. Just as the title 'Pornomochi' symbolizes, the protagonist is like a deciduous tree, shedding its lifeless leaves to make way for new growth. Can he too discard his tumultuous past and embrace a fresh start? This captivating exploration of redemption and rebirth promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the boundaries of fantasy and reality.

Pornomochi is a crime movie directed by Koushik Kar.

Pornomochi is currently streaming on Eros Now.