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Dasharatham

1989Movie2 h 34 min

DramaFamily
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5

A nostalgic, moving family movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Rajiv, a chronic bachelor and a business tycoon, decides to have a child. Annie, who has financial needs, agrees to help him and give birth to Rajiv's child through artificial insemination.

Feels like

  • Modern Malayalam Drama
  • Surrogacy Ethics
  • Marital Complexity
  • Social Realism
  • Emotional Nuance
  • Middle-Class Struggles
  • Character Study
  • Subtle Storytelling
  • Intimate Cinematography
  • Ethical Dilemma

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Sibi Malayil
Written by
A K Lohithadas
Music by
Johnson

Everyone

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Facts

October 8, 1989 · 2 h 34 min · Nudity, Sexual Content

Released
October 8, 1989
Runtime
2 h 34 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content
Genres
Family, Drama
Original language
Malayalam
Made in
India

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Dasharatham worth watching?"

Questions about Dasharatham

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dasharatham worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 8.5).

Is Dasharatham plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Dasharatham in English?

Malayalam

No, it was made in Malayalam.