The Lamp of the Tomb (1989)

Set in rural Punjab, Jagseer, a marginalized low-caste sharecropper's son, navigates a changing rural society as traditional feudal ties give way to exploitation. Struggling against severe caste barriers, land displacement, and an unrequited love for the married Bhani, Jagsa faces a difficult path as his family's livelihood crumbles.

Released

1989-01-01

Genres

Drama

Runtime

115 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Surinder Singh

TMDB rating

7.0/10 from 1 votes