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The UnExpected

The UnExpected is a female-driven narrative. Amy is living the perfect life with her husband Kevin. She had everything she wanted out of life but wasn’t able to conceive a child even after giving it her best try. To her, this is the ultimate expression of togetherness which wasn’t being fulfilled. Kevin is a doting husband who would do ‘anything’ to make her happy.

The want of human desire and the unexpectedness of destiny reveal the game of life to Amy. She is emotionally devastated and somewhat terrified trying to unravel the mystery following the turn of events.

Does she get what she wanted? Amy learns, Life has a plan of its own.

  • Rishi Kumar
    Director
  • Rishi Kumar
    Writer
  • Rishi Kumar
    Producer
  • Alexandra Rey
    Key Cast
    "Amy"
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6880363/
  • Aman Singh Mukar
    Key Cast
    "Kevin"
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5815267/
  • Charles Daknis
    Key Cast
    "Doctor Daknis"
  • Frank Salerno
    Key Cast
    "Cop"
  • Rishi Kumar
    Editors
  • Yaseen Duaibes
    Editors
  • Tyler Stone
    Composer and Sound Design
    https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7579282/
  • Brown Girl Magazine article review
    Press and Audience feedback
    https://www.browngirlmagazine.com/2019/11/nyc-saff-from-east-to-west-22-of-the-best-subcontinent-and-diaspora-films-screened-in-one-weekend/
  • One Film Fan article review
    Press and Audience feedback
    https://onefilmfan.com/nyc-saff-2019-short-film-review-the-unexpected/
  • Audience video reviews on Facebook
    Press and Audience feedback
    www.facebook.com/theunexpectedfilm
  • Audience video reviews on Instagram
    Press and Audience feedback
    @theunexpectedfilm
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Thriller, Drama, Supernatural
  • Runtime:
    12 minutes 8 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    April 30, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Oaxaca FilmFest
    Oaxaca
    Mexico
    October 7, 2019
    Finalist
  • New Jersey Indian & International Film Festival (NJIIFF)
    South Plainfield
    United States
    October 19, 2019
    Official Selection
  • DC South Film Festival (DCSAFF)
    Washington DC
    United States
    September 21, 2019
    Official Selection
  • New York State International Film Festival
    Albany
    United States
    October 12, 2019
  • New York City South Asian Film Festival
    New York
    United States
    November 16, 2019
    Official Selection
  • Jaipur International Film Festival
    Jaipur
    India
    January 17, 2020
    India Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    United States
    October 16, 2020
    Official Selection / Best Actor
  • London International Motion Picture Awards
    London
    United Kingdom
    December 1, 2020
    Europe Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Rishi Kumar

Rishi Kumar is a writer, director, and an editor based in New York. He is a graduate of New York Film Academy Film Directing program. Previously, he has worked as an actor on stage and in short films. He also anchored a travel show for Star One channel in India. ‘The UnExpected’ is his debut film. He works in Finance Technology and finds the volatility of Equity Markets exciting.

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