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Barfi! (2012)
93K
Original name: बर्फी!
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: India
Duration: 151 min.
Story:
He is cute. He's shrewd. The girls love him. The cops hate him. He can't speak but is always talked about. His naughty antics will make you scream, but he will never listen. Cos he can't! Next summer ride a rollercoaster of emotions with Barfii - the Chalu Chaplin!
Style:
sentimental, touching, inspirational, sweet, sad, light, humorous, romantic, funny, entertaining ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
mute or deaf, true love, happy ending, lovers, love and romance, autism, wedding, beautiful scenery, wedding planning, love triangle, society, young man, heartwarming, renaissance, deaf, bittersweet, hindu, relationships, motivation, railway, meditation, in love, disabled person, consciousness, tragic love ...
Time:
future, year 2012, y2k, 70s, 20th century
Place:
india, middle east, asia
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Duration: 124 min.
Story:
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