Movie

Satluj

2026

Triggered by the search for his missing aunt, human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra takes on a broken system in a courageous fight to uncover the conspiracy behind thousands of disappearances and extrajudicial killings during the nadir of Punjab’s period of insurgency.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There are no notable LGBTQ+ characters or themes featured in the film.

Language

mild — The language is generally restrained with occasional use of mild profanities appropriate to tense or emotional situations.

Mature Themes

heavy — Heavy mature themes including human rights abuses, extrajudicial killings, political corruption, grief, and trauma are central to the story, requiring emotional maturity to process.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The movie contains disturbing themes and imagery related to political repression, disappearances, and the fear permeating the community, which may be unsettling to some viewers.

Sexual Content & Nudity

none — There is no sexual content or romantic scenes shown in this film, as the focus remains on political and social themes.

Substance Use

none — No substance use or references to drugs and alcohol are present in the movie.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film depicts several scenes involving political violence, extrajudicial killings, and tense confrontations with law enforcement, some showing injury and death but not overly graphic or prolonged. The portrayal aims for realism without gratuitous gore.