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A Place of Our Own

A Place of Our Own

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A Place of Our Own

"Everyone needs a safe somewhere."

2024

1h 28m

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Drama

Overview

After sudden eviction by their prejudiced landlord, transwomen Laila and Roshni must put their wits together to find a home and reclaim their place in society.

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Ektara Collective

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Cast & crew

9 featured cast members

Starring

Manisha Soni

Laila

Muskan

Roshni

Akash Jamra

Shahrukh

Soljar Baghmare

Soljar

Shivani Bajpal

Sandy

Suman Dhurve

Suman

Mahima Singh Thakur

Preeti

Tanveer Ahmed

Gupta

Paritosh Acharya

Pankaj Parwana

Creative team

Directed by: Ektara Collective
Written by: Rinchin
Maheen Mirza
Produced by: Neeraj Churi
Rinchin

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