My mother tongue is Marathi but unfortunately I'm not well versed with Marathi cinema. Once someone told me that you can experience films, literature from all over the world but eventually you'll come back to your roots. I've decided to educate myself in Marathi cinema. I chose this film as the name of my family WhatsApp group is family katta.
This is a story of an elderly couple who invite their children to their home to celebrate their fiftieth marriage anniversary. As films go there is always a twist to the tale. Independent elderly couple, egoistic middle aged children and evolved grandchildren. The character depiction was great. The direction and screenplay were good too. Though a very simple affair but good.
Plot summary
'Family Katta' is the story of a splintered family, at the head of which are Bhai and Malati, a couple celebrating their golden jubilee wedding anniversary. Their children and grandchildren are located in different cities and over time the family has lost touch due to unresolved issues from the past. However, the grandchildren i.e. the two young cousins are still close. It is Malati's intention to bring the entire family together for the anniversary celebration so that they may bury their differences and forgive each other and be close again. It is also meant to be an opportunity for the patriarch Bhai to forgive their daughter Manju who had eloped in her college days. Things, however don't go as planned and Malati's dream of seeing the family come together like the old days is severely tested to the limit. The film sends a positive message about families sticking together and loving one another despite the burden of the past and the demands of a changing world.
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Falling short of words. This movie is so different yet so strong. Top notch performance by each and every character. Beautiful portrayal of Bhai and Malati , as an elderly couple. I wish I get a life partner like them. The story, the background score, the characters, the acting.. everything just holds you stuck to the screen. I cant write more, without any spoilers. This is one of those movies, that raises the standards of Indian Cinema. I loved it. Thank you "Family Katta" team.
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Refreshing family drama with outstanding performances
I am not a Marathi speaking person,but I came upon this movie on Amazon prime video and it was with subtitles,so I thought let me try.I was floored with the movie.The story is sharp,the performances simply superb and the characters relatable.The ending brings tears to your eyes.The friendly banter between Bhai and Malathi in the first half is really good.The equation between each family member is well written and executed.This movie has hooked me on to watch more Marathi movies and in the process pick up some Marathi words as well!