Underplayed Gems

Chemman Chaalai (2005)

Chemman Chaalai poster
Directed by
Deepak Kumaran Menon
Country
Malaysia
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A Malaysian family deals with everyday struggles and tensions along a gravel road. The story focuses on their relationships and the small moments that shape their lives.

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What happens

Chemman Chaalai (The Gravel Road) is a 2005 Malaysian family drama film directed by Indian-Malaysian director Deepak Kumaran Menon. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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