A Flowering Tree
Menstruation is viewed as impure in Brahmin Orthodox culture, leading to restrictions on women, including prohibitions on cooking and touching food for others.
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Menstruation is viewed as impure in Brahmin Orthodox culture, leading to restrictions on women, including prohibitions on cooking and touching food for others.
Synopsis
A young woman navigates life in a Brahmin Orthodox household in South India. She faces restrictions during her menstrual cycle, including bans on cooking and touching food for others. Directed by Vipin Vijay, A Flowering Tree connects these practices to Hindu rituals and beliefs. The film presents ancient menstrual traditions and their roles within Indian culture. It uses a docu-fiction style to address menstruation as a topic often considered taboo.
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