One Candle, Two Candles...

Name: One Candle, Two Candles...
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Family
Released: February 21, 2014
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 30

2014

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| Release Date: February 21, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: Viyan is given to the wealthy elderly Haji Hemmo in a forced marraige. When she runs out of the bedroom and climbs a tree, refusing to sleep with him, he looses face and becomes the laughing-stock of the town. In return, he punishes her by locking her up in the bedroom. The more he's mocked by the townsfolk, the harder he punishes her.Viyan is given to the wealthy elderly Haji Hemmo in a forced marraige. When she runs out of the bedroom and climbs a tree, refusing to sleep with him, he looses face and becomes the laughing-stock of the town. In return, he punishes her by locking her up in the bedroom. The more he's mocked by the townsfolk, the harder he punishes her. Meanwhile, a traveling young artist, Botan attempts to liberate her.… Expand

Director: Jano Rosebiani

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy, Family

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 105 min

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Martin Tsai

Jun 24, 2014

One Candle, Two Candles proves worthwhile at least as a cultural curio. Read full review

Frank Scheck

Feb 20, 2014

While One Candle, Two Candles… sheds much needed light on the archaic, barbaric custom that is its subject, its jocular tone threatens to undermine the importance of its message. Read full review

Nicolas Rapold

Feb 20, 2014

Mr. Rosebiani evidently wants to avoid depressing his audience while addressing a serious subject, but his aims are likely to be lost in this film’s strained mugging. Read full review

Aaron Hillis

Feb 18, 2014

The overall comic premise is both clumsy and truly icky, because how exactly do you make progressive good on a "parody of violence against women" logline? Read full review

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