The Blind well (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2017, The Blind well is a notable film directed by Vinesh Viswanath, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. Inside a small roadside salon, three men mock a newspaper photo of a fair-skinned groom who has married a dark-skinned bride. Their laughter is cruel, their views shallow. At that moment, a young man with dark skin walks in. Offended by their remarks, he challenges their narrow ideas and sparks a heated debate. What begins as casual gossip soon turns into a clash of perspectives on beauty, prejudice, and identity. The title “Pottakkinar”—literally “The Frog in the Well”—is borrowed from a Chinese idiom that describes a person too narrow-minded to see the vastness of the world. This intimate, single-location short film is a raw and unbiased reflection on racism and the everyday ignorance that feeds it.
Who’s in it. The Blind well stars Gibin Gopinath, Vishnu CR and Vishnu.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Blind well sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blind well page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blind well (2017)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Blind well change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Blind well worth watching?
- The Blind well holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Blind well?
- The Blind well stars Gibin Gopinath, Vishnu CR and Vishnu.
- When was The Blind well released?
- The Blind well was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.