Ottamandaram

2014·Movie
2h 14min

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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Violence3

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, society, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

"Ottamandaram" portrays a small family which consists of a fifteen year old Kala, her sister Neela and Neela’s husband Bharathan. Married for a long time, Neela and Bharathan still have no kids. Neela, driven by the ambition to raise a child, forcefully marries her sister off to Bharathan. Kala becomes pregnant but the things take a turn for the worse when Bharathan dies in an accident. Kala’s subsequent struggle to raise the child forms the core of the film. Based on a real story, Ottamandaram is scripted by renowned media person Ajay Muthana.
Social DramaFamily TragedyRural IndiaFemale ResilienceHeartbreaking NarrativeControversial PremiseEmotional StruggleReal-Life InspiredMelancholic Tone

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Is Ottamandaram worth watching?

56
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What is Ottamandaram rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Ottamandaram?

2 h 14 min

Ottamandaram runs 2 h 14 min.

Is Ottamandaram based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Ottamandaram in?

Malayalam

It was made in Malayalam. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Ottamandaram?

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