# Kannathil Muthamittal (2002)

> A determined child crosses a war-scarred border to find the mother who gave her up, forcing an adoptive family to confront love, identity, and political violence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26176

## Facts

- Runtime: 137 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: Mani Ratnam
- Cast: P. S. Keerthana, R. Madhavan, Simran, Nandita Das, Delhi Kumar, Suraj, Kethan, Prakash Raj
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0312859/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: melancholic, tense, compassionate, reflective evening, serious film night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of love and loss amidst the chaos of war.

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