Face to Face
Director: Adoor Gopalakrishnan
The film starts in the early 1950s showing Sreedharan, the protagonist, as a very popular communist leader and trade union activist. He is forced to go underground after his name was associated with the murder of the owner of a tile factory. He is considered to be dead by his party and they even erect a memorial for him. But he makes an unexpected comeback almost 10 years later, after the first communist ministry gained and lost power in Kerala and after the Communist Party of India has split. On his return, he spends his time sleeping and drinking. His come back is first a puzzle and then an embarrassment to his comrades and family. As the disappointment on his new face grows, he is found murdered. The film ends when both the communist parties jointly celebrate his martyrdom.
Cast
Ashokan
Sudhakaran as a man
P. Ganga
Sridharan
Vishwanathan
Sudhakaran as a boy
Balan K Nair
Kaviyoor Ponnamma
Karamana Janardanan Nair
In brief
Face to Face (1984) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 5 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 48min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
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How long is Face to Face?
Face to Face runs 108 minutes (1h 48min).
What rating does Face to Face have?
Face to Face has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 5 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Face to Face from?
Face to Face was released in 1984.
