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Ankur: The Seedling

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1974 · 122 min Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.

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Original Title अंकुर
Year 1974
Country India
Genre Drama
Director Shyam Benegal
Runtime 122 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (26 votes)

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This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Shyam Benegal

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

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