Under the Sun (1989)
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Nilita Vachani — Director
Episodes 1
Diamonds in the Vegetable Market
July 1, 1993
• 50m
5x8
Travellers stuck on a long-distance bus journey in India may well find themselves being entertained by peddlers and clowns. Afsar sells home-made cures and potions, but takes paracetamol for his own headaches. Shakeel offers soothing kohl for the eyes and sings Islamic songs. Hashmat is a magician, whose tricks display his dazzling sleight of hand. But behind his gaiety he hides a shameful secret. (a Film Sixteen/ZDF production for BBCtv)
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