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Anjali

1990 · 150 min Drama Family
7.1 / 10 · TMDB

Chitra, having endured years of grief over her child's presumed death, receives a revelation that shatters her reality: her daughter is alive. The fragile hope of reunion is immediately tempered by a harsh diagnosis—the girl suffers from a severe mental illness. Determined to bring her home, Chitra and her family embark on a journey fraught with relentless challenges. They must navigate the complexities of daily care, confront societal stigma, and withstand the emotional and financial strain that threatens to unravel the very fabric of their lives, testing the limits of their devotion.

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Original Title அஞ்சலி
Year 1990
Country India
Genre Drama, Family
Director Mani Ratnam
Runtime 150 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.1/10 (21 votes)

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"Anjali" is a raw and unflinching portrait of a family pushed to its breaking point, where unconditional love is measured in daily acts of exhausting care. The film avoids melodrama, opting instead for a stark authenticity that makes its emotional moments land with profound force.

What lingers after the credits roll is not a sense of resolution, but the haunting echo of silent struggles and the immense weight of responsibility carried on weary shoulders. It's a testament to resilience in its most unglamorous form. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Mani Ratnam

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The heavy, watchful quiet of a home perpetually on edge, punctuated by sudden turmoil or fleeting calm.

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