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Rooms of Shadow and Light

Rooms of Shadow and Light

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Documentary

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The prostitutes of Bombay live a nightmare life, yet there are some people who try to bring a little light into the darkness of the brothels. The film follows the lives of women in two brothels in the slums of Bombay. Some of the women are old, some are very young, but they have all been cheated into the business. And cheated out of life. For ten years now, Vinay, a social worker, has been trying to help them by saving them from AIDS and giving them some comfort. Although they are degraded and exploited outcasts, these women manage to retain some human dignity and cheerfulness. And some hope.

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Budget

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Status

Released

Original Language

Finnish

Runtime

60 mins

Rating

1/10

Release Date

08 March 2001

Country

Finland

Cast

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