Overview
A poignant tale of love that transcends class boundaries and societal expectations.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- wistful
- tender
- quiet evening
- romantic drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film as a modest, effective, and gradually accumulating romance that uses an unequal relationship to illuminate class divisions, though some found its social critique insufficiently integrated into the narrative.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ratna works as Ashwin's domestic servant while their growing affection conflicts with the expectations attached to wealth and social rank.
Ratna's dream of becoming a fashion designer gives her emotional and practical independence beyond domestic service.
The film's romance develops gradually through domestic routines, conversations, and incremental changes in trust.
Ratna's work inside Ashwin's prosperous home keeps class difference visible in everyday meals, chores, and personal encounters.
Films like Sir, and why
The Lunchbox
class-divided romance, restrained emotional storytelling, and intimate social realism
Maid in Manhattan
cross-class romance, understated melodrama, and critique of social hierarchy
Brooklyn
quiet romantic drama centered on dignity, economic inequality, and social convention
A Fantastic Woman
modest contemporary romance shaped by class barriers and strong female characterization
Movie Details
- Director
- Rohena Gera
- Release Date
- 2018-09-20
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (113)
Cast
- Tillotama Shome
- Vivek Gomber
- Geetanjali Kulkarni
- Rahul Vohra
- Divya Seth Shah
- Chandrchoor Rai
- Dilnaz Irani
- Bhagyashree Pandit
- Anupriya Goenka
- Akash Sinha
Common questions
- What is Sir about?
- A widowed domestic worker and her wealthy young employer find tentative love while confronting the class boundaries surrounding them.
- What is Sir like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Sir as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Sir violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Sir.
- What did critics think of Sir?
- Critics broadly praised the film as a modest, effective, and gradually accumulating romance that uses an unequal relationship to illuminate class divisions, though some found its social critique insufficiently integrated into the narrative.
- Which films are like Sir?
- Films with a similar feel include The Lunchbox, Maid in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and A Fantastic Woman.
- How long is Sir?
- Sir runs 99 minutes.
