In ‘One foot in front of the other’, four runners build their utopia on the road
Summary
Basav Biradar’s documentary follows four runners on a 340-km Bengaluru-to-Chennai endurance run, blending the physical challenge with the group’s camaraderie and shared philosophy. The film centers on Santosh, Chandra, Mani and Krishan as they push through four and a half days on the road.
Key Points
- Basav Biradar’s 62-minute documentary captures a 2018 long-distance run from Bengaluru to Chennai by four runners.
- The film focuses on Santosh, Chandra, Mani and Krishan and their camaraderie during the 340-odd km journey.
- Santosh leads the group through careful planning, while the others bring different personal backgrounds and motivations to running.
- The review frames the run as a metaphor for life, community and humility rather than athletic aspiration.
