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1988·125 min·Dir. Vijaya Mehta·★ 7.3
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An intimate look into the Parsi community in post-independance Bombay. Aloof bachelor Pirojshah's close friend marries a naive pianist who he had unrequited love for. Pirojshah watches as the marriage gradually crumbles.
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How Good Is Pestonjee?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
5.9Mixed Reviews
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB4.6
★ IMDb7.3
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Yes, Worth Watching
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