Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women(2003)
'Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women' is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language dystopian tragedy film written and directed by Manish Jha. The cast includes Tulip Joshi as Kalki, Sudhir Pandey as Ramcharan, and Sushant Singh as Sooraj. Set in a future Indian village where female infanticide has eliminated all young women, the story follows Kalki, a girl bought and forced into marriage with five brothers. The film examines themes of gender imbalance, polyandry, and bride buying. It won the FIPRESCI Award at the 2003 Venice Film Festival and received critical acclaim for its sensitive handling of women's issues. The film was commercially released on 8 July 2005.
Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and ZEE5.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, ZEE5
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 2003
- Director
- Manish Jha
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 2h 0
Storyline
In a future Indian village where no girls have been born for decades, the men are desperate for wives. When a wealthy man buys a young woman named Kalki and forces her to marry his five sons, she must survive a world of violence and abuse. Only one brother shows her kindness. But his love may cost him everything.
“A world without women is a world without hope.”
Film Details
Where to Watch
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Matrubhoomi: A Nation Without Women
Cast reunions in this film: Piyush Mishra & Pankaj Jha (2 films together).