Trinity (2021): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2021, Trinity is a notable film directed by Hetain Patel, running about 25 minutes.

What it’s about. Patel’s new film Trinity, continues his exploration of language and physical communication, centring on the discovery of a martial language that once united humanity. Interspersed with visual references from his life – both his artistic practice and his Indian cultural heritage, the film features two women – a young British Indian woman (played by Vidya Patel) and a young Deaf garage worker (played by Raffie Julien) – engaging in a fight, creating a unique physical language weaving together martial arts and sign language. A coming of age story intermingled with supernatural references, Trinity transforms traditional Indian practices with a recognisably Hollywood approach, employing an epic soundtrack and fight choreography. The film explores the representation of the British Indian experience on screen, emphasising the female voice, intergenerational conflict and the truth that our bodies hold beyond language, foregrounding a strong sense of hope.

Who’s in it. Trinity stars Vidya Patel as Mina, Raffie Julien as Amy, Sudha Bhuchar as Samanya and Saju Hari as Ancestor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Trinity has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trinity page.