'Beyond The Clouds' celebrates family relationships bonded by love, not blood

The makers of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi's India-set film "Beyond The Clouds" said the movie showcases that familial bonds are "not bonded by blood but by love".

Produced by Zee Studios and Namah Pictures, the film marks the debut of actor Ishaan Khatter and the Hindi film debut for Malavika Mohanan.

The duo play siblings Amir and Tara and the film is a sneak-peek into their lives in the Mumbai slums.

The second trailer of the movie, which was launched today, throws more light on these two characters.

"Human relationships, emotions and family form the base of every Majid Majidi film. With 'Beyond The Clouds', he has taken this belief up a notch showcasing family relationships not bonded by blood but by love.

"This trailer will give audiences a glimpse of these beautiful emotions through two very talented new faces. Zee Studios is proud to be presenting two exceptionally gifted actors, Ishaan and Malavika, to the Hindi film industry, under the direction of Majid Majidi," Sujay Kutty, Business Head, Zee Studios said in a statement.

Namah Pictures producer Shareen Mantri Kedia added the new trailer will take audiences into a beautiful world of relationships.

While co-producer Kishor Arora said the protagonists are going to take the industry by storm with their performance.

"Ishaan's performance is completely uninhibited yet very nuanced. Malavika exudes grace despite the restrain she needed to have in her performance," he added.

With music by AR Rahman, cinematography by Anil Mehta and Hindi dialogues by Vishal Bhardwaj, "Beyond The Clouds" is set to release the world over and in India on April 20.