The Brittle Thread

"Independent film"

2021

1h 37m

5.0(3 votes)

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In the ancient city of Varanasi, which embraces an intricate history of Hinduism and Islam, a sari weaver and an orchestral dancer live their respective lives, until an incident occurs...

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Megha Mathur

Rani

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Muzaffar Khan

Shahdab

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