# Dor (2006)

> Two women divided by grief and religion forge a courageous bond against widowhood, coercion, and patriarchal control.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/29530

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Nagesh Kukunoor
- Cast: Ayesha Takia, Shreyas Talpade, Gul Panag, Girish Karnad, Prateeksha Lonkar, Uttara Baokar
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0824316/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, empathetic, witty, thoughtful movie night, social issues viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and loss in a traditional Indian setting.

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