TOGETHER IN A PERFECT LIE directed by Gurdev Singh Sidhu

This film began with a simple but disturbing question: What if love survives only as a performance? I was fascinated by couples who look flawless in public but live in quiet terror at home. The idea grew from observing how fear can slowly replace trust, until survival feels more urgent than love. My drive was to explore emotional violence—not loud, but suffocating—and to show how intimacy can become a psychological battlefield.

The biggest roadblock at the start was scale versus honesty. I knew the story demanded control, restraint, and precision, but resources were limited. Convincing myself that a film with just two actors, one location, and minimal dialogue could still feel cinematic was a challenge in itself.

Managing human and financial resources meant embracing minimalism. With a tight budget, every department had to serve the story. Using the ARRI Alexa allowed us to extract maximum emotional depth from light, texture, and faces. A small, committed crew helped maintain intimacy and trust on set, which was crucial for such intense performances.

Shooting was emotionally demanding. Since the film relies heavily on silences, glances, and physical proximity, the challenge was to keep tension alive without overplaying it. Repeating scenes without exhausting the actors psychologically required sensitivity and clear communication.

Originally, I envisioned a more overt thriller. But during shooting and editing, the film evolved into a quieter, more unsettling drama. The restraint made it stronger—the violence became internal, and therefore more disturbing.

The target audience is viewers who enjoy psychological dramas and slow-burn thrillers. The USP of the film is its deceptive simplicity: two actors, one house, and a constant sense of dread beneath perfection.

For promotion and distribution, I’m focusing on film festivals, curated screenings, and digital platforms that value bold, intimate storytelling.

The audience should watch this film because it holds up a mirror—uncomfortable, honest, and human.