Parched

117 mins
8.8 / 10 (346)
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Synopsis

Four women live in the rural town of Gujarat: traditional Rani, a young widow; lively Lajjo, who lives in an abusive marriage; outcast Bijli, a dancer and prostitute who becomes friends with Rani and Lajjo; and Janaki, a young teenager in a miserable arranged marriage to Rani’s son Gulab.

MUBI's take

Though set in a fictional Indian locale, director Leena Yadav uses real-life stories as the basis to examine the rich and complex fates of a group of rural women. Parched tries to make sense of the violence, the hurt, the love, and their urge to survive against the odds.

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