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Surya Daham (1979)

Surya Daham poster
Directed by
Mohan
Country
India
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How it feels

A man reflects on his past relationships and personal struggles in a small Indian town. The story follows his internal journey as he confronts memories and seeks meaning in his life.

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What happens

Surya Daham is a 1979 Malayalam language film based on the novel of the same name by Perumbadavam Sreedharan. It is directed by Mohan. Perumbadavam Sreedharan won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Story and the Kerala Film Critics Association Award for Best Story for the film. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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