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> The term “mandala” in the film’s title literally means “circle” in Sanskrit, and it takes on a two-fold connotation. While the victims form a collaborative bond throughout their ordeal, the government’s hard-hearted decision-making process forms a cycle of abuse that can never be fully repaired...
> It’s an evocative, almost fable-like story, which Hara caps with shots of snow falling over orange groves. These quieter moments provide a counterpoint to the film’s numerous, heartrending #CourtroomScenes..
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