Underplayed Gems

Ethirkalam (1970)

Ethirkalam poster
Directed by
M. S. Solaimalai
Genre
drama
Country
India
Rated
U
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man navigates personal relationships and societal expectations in a small Indian community. The film follows his interactions with a woman from a different background and the consequences of their choices.

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What happens

Ethirkalam (transl. Future) is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by M. S. Solaimalai and produced by M. S. Rajendran. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Padmini, Jaishankar and Vanisri. It was released on 21 February 1970. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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