Ilayum Mullum


1h 31m 1994

Brief Synopsis

Spirit-crushing sexism in a rural Kerala town as exemplified through four spirited young women in a village where most males are domineering swine who engage in sexual harassment and spousal abuse. One woman in particular, Pavarthi, commits suicide after her father refuses to pay her marriage dowry

Film Details

Also Known As
Leaves and Thorns
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Alcom-Madhyam

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

Synopsis

Spirit-crushing sexism in a rural Kerala town as exemplified through four spirited young women in a village where most males are domineering swine who engage in sexual harassment and spousal abuse. One woman in particular, Pavarthi, commits suicide after her father refuses to pay her marriage dowry resulting in cruel mistreatment by her husband.

Film Details

Also Known As
Leaves and Thorns
Release Date
1994
Production Company
Alcom-Madhyam

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Montreal World Film Festival August 25 - September 5, 1994.

Shown at Venice Film Festival (Critics' Week) September 1-12, 1994.

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