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Dahan

1998Movie2 h 25 min

Drama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes–92%
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes–92%

Summary

One night, the newlywed Romita is molested by five men until Jhinuk, a teacher, helps save her. But even after the incident ends, the two women are faced with several hurdles.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Rituparno Ghosh
Written by
Rituparno Ghosh, Suchitra Bhattacharya
Produced by
Vijay Agarwal, Kalpana Agarwal
Music by
Debojyoti Mishra, Paroma Banerjee

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Facts

February 17, 1998 · 2 h 25 min · Sexual Content, Violence

Released
February 17, 1998
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Content
Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Bangla
Made in
India

Tropes

Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, Action Prologue, An Aesop +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Dahan worth watching?"

Questions about Dahan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Dahan worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 7.8).

Will I feel good after watching Dahan?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Dahan in English?

Bangla

No, it was made in Bangla.