G. AravindanCast
Mohanlal Neelanjana Mitra 
Neena Gupta Padmini 
Shobana N.L. Balakrishnan
Credits
Written by: C.V. Sriraman 
Govindan Aravindan
Plot
Refugees in Bengal after the Partition.
Sinekatalog’s take
G. Aravindan's drama follows refugees in Bengal after the Partition, as they live in poverty and dream of a home. Quiet, lyrical and moving, with a gentle touch, it is a humane study of displacement.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (207 votes)
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