And There Was A Village (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1987, And There Was A Village is a drama film directed by Govindan Aravindan, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1950s a village in Kerala is preparing itself to be included in the nation's electric grid. Things are looking up for villagers and everyone is optimistic about the progress that electrification will bring. However soon some trouble brews starting with petty quarrels on trees being felled for the power lines. A series of unfortunate events follow the electrification as the village comes into terms with rapid modernization.
Who’s in it. And There Was A Village stars Nedumudi Venu as Overseer Sundaresan, Sreenivasan as Kuttan, Thilakan as Raman (Manager) and Vineeth Radhakrishnan as Jose, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, And There Was A Village has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch And There Was A Village page.
If you liked it. Fans of And There Was A Village tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch And There Was A Village (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for And There Was A Village change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is And There Was A Village worth watching?
- And There Was A Village holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in And There Was A Village?
- And There Was A Village stars Nedumudi Venu, Sreenivasan, Thilakan, Vineeth Radhakrishnan and Sithara.
- When was And There Was A Village released?
- And There Was A Village was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.