The Island

The Island

2002 · 132 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

Nagi is the pillar of her small family that includes her husband and her rigid father-in-law. Faced with the possibility of losing her home due to the construction of a dam, Nagi proves her strength.

Directed by Girish Kasaravalli · Written by Girish Kasaravalli

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