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Remote Control

Remote Control

2024
Drama
9 min
10 / 10
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A first-generation migrant nurse is going through a journey of self-introspection. Once, she believed that with an authoritarian nature, she could keep her family close and united. In…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Prince Antony
Starring
Minu Jacob / Anu Devassy / Anika Prince / Arun Joy / Jayamma Mathew

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Mar 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

In 'Remote Control', we are presented with a character study of a woman whose well-intentioned authoritarianism leads to familial estrangement. Minu Jacob carries the emotional weight of the film with grace, embodying the internal conflict of her character.…

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Arthur Finch
Mar 16, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A quiet triumph, 'Remote Control' is a masterclass in portraying the complexities of family life through the lens of a first-generation migrant. Minu Jacob's portrayal of a nurse grappling with the unintended consequences of her controlling nature is…

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Seraphina Bellwether
Mar 16, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Remote Control' offers a thoughtful, if somewhat reserved, examination of familial bonds and the perils of misguided authority. Minu Jacob delivers a commendable performance as a nurse whose desire for closeness inadvertently breeds division. The film’s tone is…

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Jasper Thorne
Mar 16, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a film that understands the subtle power of unspoken tensions. 'Remote Control' presents a poignant narrative about a first-generation migrant nurse whose quest for familial unity backfires, creating the very distance she sought to avoid. The…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 16, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Minu Jacob anchors 'Remote Control' with a performance that captures the quiet desperation of a woman wrestling with her own methods of love. The film, directed with a sensitive hand that allows moments of introspection to breathe, explores…

FAQs

The film suggests that true familial closeness cannot be achieved through authoritarian control. Instead, it highlights the importance of understanding, empathy, and allowing individual autonomy. The protagonist's journey underscores the idea that an overbearing approach, even with good intentions, can be detrimental, leading to alienation and personal distress. The underlying message advocates for a more nuanced and less rigid approach to nurturing family bonds.