Alif(2015)
The First Letter of Knowledge
Set in a remote village in Malabar, the film portrays the struggles of a young Muslim woman and her family who is ostracised by society for questioning a religious speech
Movie: Alif
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Fatima
Chandran
Abu
Kunjammadu Sahib
Aatta
Hajyar
Ummakunju
Abu's mother
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Set in a remote village in Malabar, the film portrays the struggles of a young Muslim woman and her family who is ostracised by society for questioning a religious speech
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2015-02-27
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The First Letter of Knowledge
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