# Hey Ram (2000)

> A traumatized Hindu nationalist is drawn into an assassination conspiracy during the violent birth of modern India, only to confront the moral collapse beneath his convictions.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/41670

## Facts

- Runtime: 199 min
- Genres: History, Drama, Crime
- Director: Kamal Haasan
- Cast: Kamal Haasan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hema Malini, Rani Mukerji, Vasundhara Das, Girish Karnad, Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0222012/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: harrowing, intense, serious, serious film night, historical cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of love, loss, and political turmoil during a pivotal moment in history.

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