The First Film

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The First Film

2023

0h 24m

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In a small town of 1960's India, where cinema is forbidden for women, a 14-year-old embarks on a quest to watch her first film.

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14 members

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Priyanka Beriya

Devi

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Vasudev Nishad

Mohan

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Tony Chawda

Father

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Usha Athaley

Grand Mother

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Ajay Athaley

Groom's Father

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Yuvraj Singh Azad

Announcer

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Poshneshwari Singh Dau

Lady at cinema

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Sewakram Khamhari

Man on cart

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Swapnil Namdeo

Devi's Friend

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Hansa Nishad

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Jyoti Nishad

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Vivekanand Pradhan

Teacher

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Surendra Rana

Groom

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Prashant Meena Sharma

Man at cinema

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