Manto

Manto

2018 · 112 min · ★ 7.4 · Drama, History

In Bombay's seedy-shiny film world, Manto and his stories are widely read and accepted. But as sectarian violence engulfs the nation, Manto makes the difficult choice of leaving his beloved Bombay. In Lahore, he finds himself bereft of friends and unable to find takers for his writings.

Directed by Nandita Das · Written by Nandita Das

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