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Crossing Bridges

Crossing Bridges

Genres

Drama

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After losing his job in Mumbai, Tashi is compelled to return to his village in the remote interiors of Arunachal Pradesh. Waiting for news of any new job in the city, he struggles to get accustomed to life in his native place.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Runtime

103 mins

Rating

6/10

Release Date

29 August 2014

Country

India

Cast

Phuntsu Khrime

Phuntsu Khrime

Tashi

Anshu Jamsenpa

Anshu Jamsenpa

Anila

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