
My Big Father
2009

Representation Score
Good
2008
Not RatedDirector
Radha Mohan
Runtime
147 minutes
Average Rating
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Abhiyum Naanum is a heartfelt family drama that emphasizes emotional truth within a traditional social structure. It successfully humanizes the role of the father by showing his emotional side rather than his authority. However, the film stays within conventional social norms and does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on traditional heterosexual families and does not include any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.
The movie challenges the typical stoic father figure by highlighting a father's emotional side and emphasizing negotiation over strict control.
The cast accurately represents the demographics of Chennai, providing a realistic look at Tamil middle-class life.
The story emphasizes the importance of the nuclear family and generational ties within a traditional cultural context.
The film does not feature any characters with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Raghuraman, father of a grown daughter meets Sudhakar, father of a toddler at a playground. Raghuraman recounts the story of his own relationship with his daughter through the years, including his difficulties with accepting her marriage.

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