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The Rapist

2021 · 2 h 12 min
Directed by Aparna Sen · India · Indian Parallel Cinema
CrimeDrama

Cast

Konkona Sen Sharma Arjun Rampal Tanmay Dhanania Jintender Agarwal Shravan Arora Sukhesh Arora

Credits

Written by: Rohini Ghosh

Plot

Naina, a criminal psychology professor, is sexually assaulted in a slum she visits to help the daughter of a school custodian embroiled in a case of domestic violence and infanticide.

Sinekatalog’s take

A criminal-psychology professor is assaulted in a slum she visits to help a girl, and the aftermath tests her theories and her resolve. A grave, challenging drama. For viewers prepared for difficult subject matter.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (68 votes)
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