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Kanal

2022 · 70 min

A slow, earnest struggle against hardship that weighs heavily but leaves a quiet sense of resolve.

Overview
A widowed mother of two children fights against the oppressive norms of society, determined to carve a better future for her family. As she navigates poverty and relentless hardships, she refuses to bow to fate, breaking free from the chains that seek to hold her back.
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How it feels

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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • family
  • politics
Places
  • small town
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour1
Realism8
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
T. Samaya Murali
Written by
T. Samaya Murali
Starring
Kavya Bellu, John Vijay, Sridhar, Swathi Krishnan, Jai Bala, Bhanuma, Shivagami, Aishu
Runtime
70 min
Country
India
Languages
Tamil

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