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The Home and the World

A woman reflects on the formative experiences that shaped her worldview, tracing back to her husband's progressive decision to educate her and take her out of her traditional upbringing as a wealthy landowner.

A woman's perspective on the world is shaped by her experiences, including her husband's unconventional decision to provide her with an education and freedom from seclusion. She becomes involved in her husband's friend's economic rebellion against the British, despite his warnings, and their relationship evolves from friendship to romance. As the story unfolds, the woman learns that the political conflicts between the wealthy and poor, as well as Hindus and Moslems, are more complex than she initially thought.

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Info about The Home and the World

Studio(s): National Film Development Corporation of India

Originally Released: United States, Jan 04, 1985

Production Country: India

Genres:Drama