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Overview
A widow's grief for her husband provides the focus in this tender Indian drama. Ramayyar was the joy of Ananpoorna's life. His recent death literally drained all color from Ananpoorna's life. The movie is a combination of her memories and her present situation. Before her husband died, the two owned a small cafe in Kerala, their home village. The remote little town is connected to the world by passing trains en route to the city of Trivandrum. When the funeral is finished, Ananpoorna finds herself destitute and unable to support her teenage son and daughter. To pay her debts, her cafe is sold and razed. Afterwards she moves in with her brother-in-law. Her son, Kannan, must decide whether to join the military, at the advice of the stationmaster, or join his friend who journeys to the Middle-East.
A closer look
My Own (1994) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Directed by Shaji N. Karun. The cast includes Gopi, Sharath Das, Venmani Vishnu, Venmani Haridas. Runtime: 141 minutes.
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My Own FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of My Own?
My Own is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for My Own?
Our source metadata lists 2 June 1994. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed My Own?
The listed director is Shaji N. Karun.
Who is in the cast of My Own?
The available cast credits include Gopi, Sharath Das, Venmani Vishnu, Venmani Haridas. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is My Own?
The recorded runtime is 141 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is the original title of My Own?
The original title in our source data is Swaham. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is My Own about?
A widow's grief for her husband provides the focus in this tender Indian drama. Ramayyar was the joy of Ananpoorna's life. His recent death literally drained all color from Ananpoorna's life. The movie is a combination of her memories and her present situation. Before her husband died, the two owned a small cafe in Kerala, their home village. The remote little town is connected to the world by passing trains en route to the city of Trivandrum. When the funeral is finished, Ananpoorna finds herself destitute and unable to support her teenage son and daughter. To pay her debts, her cafe is sold and razed. Afterwards she moves in with her brother-in-law. Her son, Kannan, must decide whether to join the military, at the advice of the stationmaster, or join his friend who journeys to the Middle-East.
