# 3 Deewarein (2003)

> A documentary filmmaker enters an Indian prison to study three condemned men and finds their criminal histories reshaping her understanding of guilt, identity, and redemption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/51280

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama
- Director: Nagesh Kukunoor
- Cast: Naseeruddin Shah, Jackie Shroff, Juhi Chawla Mehta, Nagesh Kukunoor, Gulshan Grover, Sujata Mehta, Aditya Lakhia, Shri Vallabh Vyas
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0338490/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: grim, contemplative, realistic, serious movie night, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A gripping exploration of morality and justice behind prison walls.

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