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Asin
A bitter curse sets off a collision course with the lives of two girls in a remote town in Iloilo. Ana, a young paltera (midwife), is forced to deliver a baby whose birth is cloaked in mystery. Lila, living in isolation with her mother, makes a dangerous journey across the mountains to buy salt from the nearest town. There, she unravels the dark horrible secret that doomed her to a life hidden from the world.
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Plot Summary
A devout Hindu man, who is also a popular Tamil folk singer, faces a moral dilemma when his estranged daughter, who is an aspiring actress, falls in love with a Muslim gangster in Mumbai. As tensions rise and his faith is tested, he must confront his beliefs and protect his family from the dangerous underworld.
Critical Reception
Mani Ratnam's 'Asin' received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at the performances, particularly by Pooja Kumar and Rahul Bose, and the film's exploration of faith and identity. However, some critics found the narrative to be somewhat predictable or uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Pooja Kumar's performance as the conflicted daughter is a standout.
The film's handling of religious and familial themes is thought-provoking.
Mani Ratnam's directorial touch is evident, though the plot occasionally falters.
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Fun Fact
The film marked the directorial return of Mani Ratnam to Hindi cinema after a gap of several years and was simultaneously shot in Tamil as 'Kadal', which had a different cast and plot.
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