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Key Features:
Family drama, Brotherhood, Love, Relationship dynamics, Small town, Coming-of-age, Redemption, Cultural context, Indian cinema, Rural setting, Emotional growth
Tone:
earnest, restrained, poetic
Target Audience:
Drama enthusiasts, International cinema viewers, Family drama lovers, Character-driven movie fans
Emotional Arc:
Conflict → Understanding → Reconciliation

Kumbalangi Nights

2019-02-07
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Four brothers living in the fishing hamlet of Kumbalangi share a love-hate relationship with each other. Their relationship progresses when Saji, Boney and Franky decide to help Bobby stand by his love.

Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Cast
Shane Nigam, Soubin Shahir, Sreenath Bhasi, Mathew Thomas, Fahadh Faasil, Anna Ben, Grace Antony, Ramesh Thilak, Sheela Rajkumar, Jasmine Mètivier
Crew
Madhu C. Narayanan, Syam Pushkaran
Rating
8.082(110 votes)
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