Udaan

A young man returns to his industrial hometown after being expelled from boarding school, only to find himself at odds with his abusive, alcoholic father who wants him to follow in his footsteps and work at the family's metalworking factory. But Rohan has different dreams - he wants to be a writer. As he navigates his complicated relationship with his father and tries to pursue his passion, Rohan must confront the harsh realities of his home life and make difficult choices that will determine his future. Will he choose to follow his dreams or conform to his father's expectations?

You can stream Udaan on: Netflix

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