Under Construction (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2015, Under Construction is a drama film directed by Rubaiyat Hossain, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Roya is a middle-class Muslim woman that struggles to find herself in the sprawl of urban Bangladesh. When she discovers that she will be replaced by a younger actor for the role of Nandini —a central character of Rabindranath Tagore’s political play Red Oleanders —she battles to reconstruct the part, reclaiming her identity and sexuality in the process. As she sets the play in a modern day ready-made garment factory in Dhaka, her journey to establish her individuality is juxtaposed with the journey of her housemaid Moyna, who later joins the industrial workforce.
Who’s in it. Under Construction stars Shahana Goswami as Roya, Rahul Bose as Imtiaz Ilahi, Mita Rahman as Roya's Mother and Shohel Mondol as Sabuj, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Under Construction has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under Construction page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under Construction tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under Construction (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Under Construction change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Under Construction worth watching?
- Under Construction holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under Construction?
- Under Construction stars Shahana Goswami, Rahul Bose, Mita Rahman, Shohel Mondol and Rikita Nandini Shimu.
- When was Under Construction released?
- Under Construction was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.