Yathra

Yathra

Humanity, Rights, and Love

1985 · 124 min · ★ 6.8 · Romance, Drama

Based upon the human rights violations by the police and the prison authorities in India during the emergency of 1975–1977, the film tells the story of Unnikrishnan, an ex-convict. Recently released from prison, Unnikrishnan relays his life story to fellow passengers on a bus. He tells of his orphan upbringing, career as a forest official, and love for a young woman named Thulasi, whom he promised he'd marry, before he was erroneously arrested for a crime he did not commit.

Directed by Balu Mahendra · Written by Balu Mahendra

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