# Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002)

> A devout Hindu mother and a Muslim photographer are forced to pose as spouses while a riot-torn journey exposes the cost of religious hatred.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26326

## Facts

- Runtime: 117 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Aparna Sen
- Cast: Rahul Bose, Konkona Sen Sharma, Bhisham Sahni, Surekha Sikri, Sunil Mukherjee, Anjan Dutt, Esha Chauhan, Kalyan Ray
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0329393/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, melancholic, haunting, reflective evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of survival and identity amidst chaos and violence.

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