Underplayed Gems

Maya Miriga (1984)

Maya Miriga poster
Original title
ମାୟା ମିରିଗ
Directed by
Nirad N. Mohapatra
Genre
family, drama
Country
India
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
7.2 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

An aging father struggles to hold his extended family together as each member pursues their own ambitions and frustrations. The film follows the quiet conflicts and emotional distances that grow within a traditional household in Odisha.

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What happens

Maya Miriga (English:The Mirage) is a 1984 award-winning Odia film directed by Nirad N. Mohapatra. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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