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Neerparavai

2012·Movie
2h 17min

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Family, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A skeleton is found at the home of Esther (Nandita Das), whose fisherman husband Arulappasamy (Vishnu) has been missing for the past 25 years. Esther confesses that it was she who murdered her husband but when Agnes (Varsha), the cop assigned to the case, lends a sympathetic ear, she narrates a heart wrenching tale of a loving family ruined by the politics of territorial waters.
MelodramaTerritorial PoliticsMissing Person MysteryTragic BackstoryFamily RuinSocial CommentaryEmotional StorytellingIndian Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Neerparavai legally?

Neerparavai is included with a subscription to Sun Nxt in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Neerparavai worth watching?

67
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Neerparavai rated?

ViolenceSuicide themes

Content advisories: violence and suicide themes.

How long is Neerparavai?

2 h 17 min

Neerparavai runs 2 h 17 min.

What language is Neerparavai in?

Tamil

It was made in Tamil. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Neerparavai?

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