# Anbe Sivam (2003)

> A wise-cracking communist and a cocky capitalist filmmaker are forced into a journey that turns ideological conflict into compassionate friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/16122

## Facts

- Runtime: 160 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Sundar C
- Cast: Kamal Haasan, R. Madhavan, Nassar, Kiran Rathod, Santhana Bharathi, Seema, Yugi Sethu, R.S. Shivaji
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367495/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, warm, philosophical, thoughtful movie night, road movie marathon

## Synopsis

A journey of self-discovery unfolds through humor and heart as two unlikely companions confront their beliefs.

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