# Alaipayuthey (2000)

> A soulful Tamil musical romance follows a young couple whose idealized love is tested by marriage, family disapproval, and sudden separation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/32913

## Facts

- Runtime: 156 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Mani Ratnam
- Cast: R. Madhavan, Shalini, Swarnamalya, Vivek, Jayasudha, Pyramid Natarajan, Karthik Kumar, N. Azhagamperumal
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0242256/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: dreamy, wistful, warm, date night, romantic movie night

## Synopsis

A love story that transcends the ordinary, exploring the depths of passion and heartbreak.

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