Underplayed Gems

Des Hoyaa Pardes (2004)

Des Hoyaa Pardes poster
Original title
ਦੇਸ ਹੋਇਆ ਪਰਦੇਸ
Directed by
Manoj Punj
Genre
drama, family
Country
India
Runtime
2h 44m
Rated
U
Rating
9.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A man leaves his home and family in Punjab to work abroad and faces the challenges of adapting to a new culture and the pain of separation. The story explores his efforts to stay connected to his roots and his loved ones through letters and memories.

emotionalheartfeltdramaticfamily-orientednostalgicmelancholicquietly intense

What happens

Des Hoyaa Pardes is a 2004 Indian Punjabi-language film, directed by Manoj Punj, starring Gurdas Maan, Juhi Chawla, Divya Dutta and Anup Soni. It won the National Award for Best Feature Film in Punjabi. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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