# Stanley Ka Dabba (2011)

> A hungry schoolboy’s missing lunchbox exposes the cruelty of adult authority and the sustaining power of childhood friendship.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/47551

## Facts

- Runtime: 96 min
- Genres: Comedy, Family
- Director: Amole Gupte
- Cast: Partho A. Gupte, Amole Gupte, Divya Dutta, Raj Zutshi, Walter D'Souza, Leo Crasto, Faraz Ansari, Vidyut Jammwal
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1907761/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, heartwarming, family movie night, school holiday

## Synopsis

A heartwarming tale of friendship and resilience unfolds in the bustling corridors of a Mumbai school.

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