# Pareeksha (2020)

> A rickshaw driver risks his livelihood to secure an elite English-medium education and a brighter future for his son.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/513242

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Prakash Jha
- Cast: Adil Hussain, Priyanka Bose, Shubham Jha, Sanjay Suri
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10199974/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: earnest, compassionate, grounded, reflective viewing, family discussion

## Synopsis

A father's relentless pursuit of quality education for his son shines a light on the struggles of the underprivileged.

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