Crossfire


2h 25m 1998

Brief Synopsis

While out shopping one evening, newlyweds Romita and Palash are attacked by a group of aggressive types, who beat the husband senseless and attempt to abduct the terrified Romita. Passers-by ignore her screams until another young woman, Jhinuk, comes to the rescue and drives away the assailants. Jhi

Film Details

Also Known As
Dahan
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 25m

Synopsis

While out shopping one evening, newlyweds Romita and Palash are attacked by a group of aggressive types, who beat the husband senseless and attempt to abduct the terrified Romita. Passers-by ignore her screams until another young woman, Jhinuk, comes to the rescue and drives away the assailants. Jhinuk, a schoolteacher soon to be married, is hailed as a heroine. The story hits the papers, and Romita's family formally thanks her. But Jhinuk wants to proceed against the assailants, and when they are arrested she identifies them. The more determined Jhinuk is to seek justice, the more resistance she faces from family and friends.

Film Details

Also Known As
Dahan
MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1998

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 25m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States February 1998

Released in United States November 1998

Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 23 - May 7, 1998.

Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Forum) February 11-22, 1998.

Shown at London Film Festival November 5-19, 1998.

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at San Francisco International Film Festival April 23 - May 7, 1998.)

Released in United States February 1998 (Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (Forum) February 11-22, 1998.)

Released in United States November 1998 (Shown at London Film Festival November 5-19, 1998.)