Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

Emotions Under Curfew

2002 · 117 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama

Mrs. Iyer and her infant son are traveling to Kolkata with the help of photographer Rajah. When religious tensions flare up and the bus travelers become stranded under martial law, she makes a choice to save him that entwines their lives.

Directed by Aparna Sen · Written by Dulal Dey

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