# Baghban (2003)

> An aging couple confronts filial abandonment while finding unexpected devotion from the son they adopted.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25220

## Facts

- Runtime: 183 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ravi Chopra
- Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Salman Khan, Mahima Chaudhry, Aman Verma, Paresh Rawal, Lillete Dubey, Sharat Saxena
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337578/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, wistful, melancholic, family movie night, emotional weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of familial bonds and the challenges of aging.

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