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Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women (2003): Cast

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Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women is a 2003 drama directed by Manish Jha, starring Sanjeev Kumar as Mohan, Sushant Singh and Sudhir Pandey. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Manish Jha
Genre
Drama
Original language
Hindi
After the credits
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The story

What Is Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women About?

The premise of Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women without spoilers.

In a remote Indian village, a woman laboring under the care of two midwives brings a child into the world. As the newborn’s cry echoes, the father strikes a steel plate, summoning the entire village to witness the birth and share in the moment, highlighting the tightly knit community and its customs.

Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • man slaps a woman
  • home birth
  • father kills his daughter
  • dysfunctional marriage
  • eating with one's hands
  • women
  • dowry
  • revolt
  • pregnant woman
  • lynching
  • hanging by a leg
  • chained woman
+34 more
  • murder
  • sharing wife
  • marriage ritual
  • priest
  • milking a cow
  • male rear nudity
  • penis
  • sex with animal
  • traditional wedding
  • caste discrimination
  • gender discrimination
  • sex discrimination
  • homosexuality
  • shotgun
  • pregnancy
  • bride price
  • greed
  • murder disguised as suicide
  • jealousy
  • unintended-consequences
  • rural setting
  • cross dressing
  • loss of virginity
  • misogyny
  • polyandry
  • father and son have sex with the same woman
  • infanticide
  • physical abuse
  • well
  • rape
  • gang rape
  • frustration
  • baby killer
  • incest
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Cast & crew

Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women Cast & Characters

Sanjeev Kumar leads the cast as Mohan, with Sushant Singh as Sooraj and Sudhir Pandey as Ramsharan. Directed by Manish Jha; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Manish Jha

More films directed by Manish Jha: Mumbai Cutting and Anwar.

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Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Matrubhoomi, un monde sans femmes” and “Ett land utan kvinnor”.

Also known as
  • Matrubhoomi, un monde sans femmes
  • Ett land utan kvinnor
  • 没有女人的国家

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Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women?

Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women released?

Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women was released on August 27, 2003.

Who directed Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women?

Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women was directed by Manish Jha.

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Who is in the cast of Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women?

Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women stars Sanjeev Kumar as Mohan, Sushant Singh as Sooraj and Sudhir Pandey as Ramsharan, among 10 credited actors.

Does Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women have a post-credit scene?

No. Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women in?

The original language of Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women is Hindi.

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