The Big City
Drama
Life at home changes when a housewife from a middle-class, conservative family in Calcutta gets a job as a salesperson.
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A quiet, compassionate look at a woman navigating societal expectations and personal ambition. It feels earnest and a bit melancholic, with a deeply human touch that resonates long after viewing.
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