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Amma (1976)

Amma poster
Directed by
M. Krishnan Nair
Country
India
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A mother navigates family conflicts and personal sacrifices in a traditional Indian setting. The story draws on themes of duty and love within a household.

emotionaldramaticfamily-centricpoignanttraditionalsentimentalslow-pacedsomber

What happens

Amma (transl. Mother) is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash. It is a remake of the Bengali film Maya Mriga (1960), itself based on the play of the same name by Nihar Ranjan Gupta. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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