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Release Year2019
Runtime1h 34m
LanguageMalayalam
CertificationU/A 13+
GenresDrama
Votes3
DirectorDon Palathara
WritersDon Palathara
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast8 credited
Also Known As1956, Central Travancore
About 1956, Central Travancore
Kora and his brother Onan gather four men to go on a gaur hunt in order to make some quick money. Their journey progresses through their dreams, desires, fears, fantasies and struggles. Distanced from their families and loved ones, sharing stories help them remember and appreciate their inescapable pasts and make bonds. When the real and imagined nature turn out to be larger than their will and strength could handle, they learn the harsh realities of the endeavor they have taken up.
Directed by Don Palathara, 1956, Central Travancore leans on a strong ensemble — Jain Andrews, Assif Yogi, Krishnan Balakrishnan — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2019.
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