Underplayed Gems

Paarthal Pasi Theerum (1962)

Paarthal Pasi Theerum poster
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How it feels

A family drama about hunger and compassion in a Tamil village. The story follows several characters whose lives intersect around a simple act of kindness.

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What happens

Parthal Pasi Theerum (pronounced [paːɾtːaːl pasi tiːɾɯm] transl. Just a look will quench hunger) is a 1962 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Bhimsingh. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Savitri, B. Saroja Devi and Sowcar Janaki, while Kamal Haasan was a child artist. It was released on 14 January 1962. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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