Mani Ratnam's forgotten debut: when standing up means getting crushed.
Social drama realistically traces the trials and travails in the life of sincere men from impoverished backgrounds, who find themselves unable to get employment due to the stranglehold of powerful trade unions in Kerala.
Direction
Ratnam's first film already knows where to put the camera.
Acting
Mohanlal before he became THE Mohanlal — hungry and real.
Writing
No heroes, just people choosing between bad and worse.
Director
Mani Ratnam
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
IN
