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Irugapatru (2023)
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Original name: இறுகப்பற்று
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 153 min.
Story:
Three couples from different economic backgrounds find ways to fix their relationships.
Style:
emotional, realistic, romantic drama
Plot:
couples, marriage, personal growth, self discovery, family drama, realism, communication, mature, forgiveness, social differences, second chance, intimacy, middle class, slice of life, gender roles, infidelity, urban, working class, bittersweet, betrayal, high society, therapy, marital discord
Time:
contemporary
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Duration: 180 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Duration: 73 min.
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Story:
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