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The Hangman
The Hangman, starring internationally
acclaimed actor Om Puri East is East, Jewel
in the Crown, City of Joy and Gandhi, is a
story about one man's quest to attain
redemption. Puri, who gives a compelling
performance as the aged and tired
executioner Shiva, has been forced into his
forefathers' profession.
Shiva's overwhelming desire is to create a
better life for his son Ganesh Shreyas
Talpade. Shiva seeks help from his friend,
the prison jailor Gulshan Grover. Ganesh is
taken to the city under the jailor's
guardianship where he pursues his father's
ultimate dream of becoming a police officer.
But a series of ill-fated events result in a
startling tragedy.
Based in a culture full of ancient customs
and traditions, this bittersweet tale
follows Shiva as he struggles between the
mandates of his profession and his desire to
achieve salvation and happiness. |
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