Underplayed Gems

Chalanggai (2007)

Chalanggai poster
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Malaysia
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How it feels

A family drama about a young girl navigating her relationships and cultural traditions. The story follows her experiences with dance and family bonds in a Malaysian Tamil community.

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What happens

Chalanggai (Dancing Bells) is a 2007 Malaysian Tamil-language family drama film directed by Deepak Kumar Menon, who co-wrote the film alongside producer Vimala Perumal and Sooria Kumari. The film stars Dhaarshini Sankran, Ramesh Kumar, Kalpana Sundraju and Shangkara. The film had a limited release in Malaysia and was screened in various film festivals worldwide. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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