Ugly (2013)

In the gripping drama of 'Ugly,' the tranquility of a routine Saturday is shattered when a ten-year-old girl, cherished by her divorced parents, mysteriously vanishes during a day out with her aspiring actor father. This ordinarily joyous day, delineated by a formal agreement between her parents, spirals into a nightmare when the father, engrossed in discussions about his potential acting opportunities with his casting director, leaves the little girl unattended in his car. Suddenly, the search for the missing girl becomes a battleground of egos, deceit, and suspicion, throwing once familiar characters into a murky maelic of unsavory revelations. Her stepfather, a cop by profession, steps into the investigation, adding another layer to the already complicated dynamics. A tense rivalry escalates between him and the distraught father, the mind games between them serving as the film's most gripping drama. In the midst of this chaotic search, the girl's mother, wrestling with her own demons and harboring bitterness towards both her ex-husband and current husband, navigates her path with a grim determination. As the investigation unfolds, it becomes apparent that the characters are not only battling external circumstances but also their own inherent flaws, making 'Ugly' a riveting exploration of human nature. 'Ugly' confronts you with an unsettling question - who truly cares about the kidnapped girl? As the narrative progresses, it peels back the layers of each character's motivations, forcing them to examine the lengths they are willing to go to in their pursuit of personal desires, all the while, a little girl's life hangs in the balance. This chilling drama captures a haunting portrait of desperation, selfishness, and the dark side of humanity that emerges when faced with crisis.

Ugly is a crime movie featuring Ronit Roy and directed by Anurag Kashyap.

Ugly is currently streaming on Mubi and Mubi Amazon Channel.