My Own
Swaham
Synopsis
A widow's grief for her husband provides the focus in this tender Indian drama. Ramayyar was the joy of Ananpoorna's life. His recent death literally drained all color from Ananpoorna's life. The movie is a combination of her memories and her present situation. Before her husband died, the two owned a small cafe in Kerala, their home village. The remote little town is connected to the world by passing trains en route to the city of Trivandrum. When the funeral is finished, Ananpoorna finds herself destitute and unable to support her teenage son and daughter. To pay her debts, her cafe is sold and razed. Afterwards she moves in with her brother-in-law. Her son, Kannan, must decide whether to join the military, at the advice of the stationmaster, or join his friend who journeys to the Middle-East.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shaji N. Karun
- Original Title
- Swaham
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 2h 21m
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Shaji N. Karun
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Shaji N. Karun
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What is My Own about?
A widow's grief for her husband provides the focus in this tender Indian drama. Ramayyar was the joy of Ananpoorna's life. His recent death literally drained all color from Ananpoorna's life. The movie is a combination of her memories and her present situation. Before her husband died, the two owned a small cafe in Kerala, their home village. The remote little town is connected to the world by passing trains en route to the city of Trivandrum. When the funeral is finished, Ananpoorna finds herself destitute and unable to support her teenage son and daughter. To pay her debts, her cafe is sold and razed. Afterwards she moves in with her brother-in-law. Her son, Kannan, must decide whether to join the military, at the advice of the stationmaster, or join his friend who journeys to the Middle-East.
Who directed My Own?
My Own was directed by Shaji N. Karun.
Who stars in My Own?
The principal cast of My Own includes Gopi, Sharath Das, Venmani Vishnu, Venmani Haridas.
When was My Own released and how long is it?
My Own was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.