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Roadside Ambanis (2011)

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How it feels

A short film about a group of small-time roadside entrepreneurs in India who hustle to make a living. They navigate the daily comedy and small challenges of their makeshift business.

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What happens

Roadside Ambanis (lit. 'Roadside Ambanis', English: Roadside Entrepreneurs) is an Indian live action short film. The film's run time is approximately 19 minutes. It was written and directed by first-timer Kamal Sethu, and produced by Grape Pictures. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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