Blue Sunshine
Neela Nira Sooriyan
Synopsis
Bhanu, a high school teacher, wants to transition as a trans woman while working for a school in a small town in South India. Bhanu’s parents do not know that she is already taking hormone treatment for the transition. When her parents force a marriage upon her due to their financial situation, Bhanu gains courage under pressure. She starts to live as a woman named Bhanu with her friend Haritha's help. The school administration creates problems by not acknowledging Bhanu as a woman. As Bhanu struggles to find happiness after transition, she meets a student Karthik who is being bullied by his classmates for his feminine demeanor. Unable to withstand the bullying, Karthik retaliates by wearing makeup and nail polish to school. The school administration blames Bhanu for all the problems. How Karthik and Bhanu deal with the problems form the rest of the story.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-09-28
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Indian Film Festival
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Production Budget
$98K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samyuktha Vijayan
- Screenplay & Story
- Samyuktha Vijayan
- Original Title
- Neela Nira Sooriyan
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $98K
- Production Studios
- First Copy Productions
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Samyuktha Vijayan
Samyuktha Vijayan
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Samyuktha Vijayan
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Samyuktha Vijayan
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What is Blue Sunshine about?
Bhanu, a high school teacher, wants to transition as a trans woman while working for a school in a small town in South India. Bhanu’s parents do not know that she is already taking hormone treatment for the transition. When her parents force a marriage upon her due to their financial situation, Bhanu gains courage under pressure. She starts to live as a woman named Bhanu with her friend Haritha's help. The school administration creates problems by not acknowledging Bhanu as a woman. As Bhanu struggles to find happiness after transition, she meets a student Karthik who is being bullied by his classmates for his feminine demeanor. Unable to withstand the bullying, Karthik retaliates by wearing makeup and nail polish to school. The school administration blames Bhanu for all the problems. How Karthik and Bhanu deal with the problems form the rest of the story.
Who directed Blue Sunshine?
Blue Sunshine was directed by Samyuktha Vijayan.
Who stars in Blue Sunshine?
The principal cast of Blue Sunshine includes Samyuktha Vijayan, Geetha Kailasam, Gajaraj, Masanth Natarajan, Kitty.
When was Blue Sunshine released and how long is it?
Blue Sunshine was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Sunshine?
Blue Sunshine holds official age classifications: IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.).