Murali

Patham Adhyayam (2010)

Patham Adhyayam is a 2010 Indian movie directed by P. K. Radhakrishnan starring Bala, Udayathara, Murali, Madhu Warrier and Jagathy Sreekumar. Music for the Movie is composed by Mohan Sitara. ...

Aadhavan (2009)

A professional assassin is tasked with the murder of a prominent local judge; however, after a series of failed attempts, he is forced to deal with complications and old relationships arising from his troubled past. ...

Manjadikuru (2008)

A story of homecoming from late 1970s, when 10 year old Vicky arrives at his grandparents home in rural Kerala to attend his grandfather's funeral. The disjointed family gathers together for the sixteen day long funeral period. During this period, Vicky di ...

Pakal Nakshatrangal (2008)

It is about the lives of a group of intellectuals in Kerala in the latter half of the 1990s. ...

Aayudham (2008)

An honest police officer takes on the mightiest of the crime world. Hrishikesh (Suresh Gopi) is an honest and duty-bound police officer. Believing the power of truth and righteousness, Hrishikesh takes on corrupt sources within the system and also the migh ...

Cycle (2008)

Two friends, Roy and Sanju, work hard to make ends meet. Due to an unexpected turn of events, they resort to robbery, which gets them into a lot of trouble. ...

Veeralipattu (2007)

Hari, a Chennai-based software engineer, falls in love with Pooja. After having settled in life, Hari returns to his village in Kerala, years after falling out with his father. Pooja too arrives and does her best to reconcile the estranged father and son. ...

Pranayakalam (2007)

Lovers Renjith and Maria face several trials and tribulations under their strict parents as they struggle to be together. ...

Vinodayathra (2007)

Vinod, a quarrelsome young man, moves to his sister's house in a village to get his life in order. There, he happens to meet Anupama and falls in love with her. ...

Ekantham (2007)

Two brothers, who parted ways when they were young, are reunited during their old age. Through their renewed friendship, they hope to cope with the loss of their loved ones and loneliness. ...

Baba Kalyani (2006)

Baba Kalyani, a police officer, travels to Kochi to uncover a terrorist conspiracy. He must not only work on the case but also deal with old rivals who are hell-bent on settling scores with him. ...

Drishtantham (2006)

The film revolves around an ailing artist, who is trapped between tradition and the diktats of the new world. ...

Smart City (2006)

Shekharan is a noble gangster and his trusted henchman is Madhvan. When the Kotturan brothers try to plot against Shekharan, Madhavan strives to save his employer from their evil intentions. ...

Vaasthavam (2006)

Driven by the responsibility of supporting his poor family, Balachandran makes a decision to marry a wealthy woman instead of his true love. ...

Photographer (2006)

Photographer movie is based on the Muthanga incident (Kerala) that happened years back in the state where innocent adivasis got killed in police firing. ...

Vadakkumnadhan (2006)

When a young man goes missing for years, his family concludes that he is dead. However, when his mother spots him years later during a pilgrimage, the real reason for his absconding comes to light. ...

Pulijanmam (2006)

Kari Gurukkal, also known as Pulimaranja Thondachan (the great grandfather who turned into tiger), is a folk god of Pulayas, a subaltern community in North Kerala. According to legends, Kari was a master of martial arts and other arts. Envious, the upper c ...

Achanurangatha Veedu (2006)

Samuel, who has three daughters, loses his wife at an early stage of his married life. He faces several hardships in dealing with the plight of each daughter. ...

The Tiger (2005)

Varma, a senior government official, who is about to expose an anti-corruption racket, is found dead under mysterious circumstances. Officer Chandrashekhar investigates the case to find the culprit. ...

Majaa (2005)

Govindan (Manivannan) is a thief who has two children. Aadhi (Pasupathy) and Mathi ('Chiyaan' Vikram). Years go by and the two, Aadhi and Madhi, decide to stop stealing and mend their ways and lead a hardworking life along with their father. They migrate t ...

Ullam Ketkumae (2005)

A friendship between college friends Shyam, Priya and Pooja suffers when Shyam confesses his love for Priya, leaving Pooja, who also loves him, heartbroken. ...

Kochi Rajavu (2005)

When Unni accidentally kills a person, his parents send him away to Chennai where he falls in love with Meenakshi. When their marriage is about to be fixed, Unni reveals his past to her. ...

Iruvattam Manavatti (2005)

While on election duty in Kannur, veterinary doctor Gautham meets Bhumika, daughter of an aristocratic Communist leader and falls in love with her. ...

Raam (2005)

Ram is falsely charged for killing his mother. His neigbours are also called for interrogation. Everyone's effort leads to tracking down the real killer. ...

Annorikkal (2005)

Runway (2004)

Unni due to financial problems becomes the renowned smuggler Valayar Paramasivam in the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border check post Walayar. ...

Joot (2003)

Eashwaran, a man from a small village, moves to his brother's house in Chennai with his ailing father. However, his life turns upside down when his brother incurs the wrath of a local thug. ...

C.I.D. Moosa (2003)

Moosa, a private detective, faces many challenges while solving various cases. His only rival is his own brother-in-law, Peethambaran, who is a police officer. ...

Arasu (2003)

Arasu movie is the story of Thirunavukkarasu(Sarathkumar) who is a mild mannered, quiet man, arrives at the agrahaaram in Kumbakonam to take up the job of handling accounts at the temple. He is helped by the family of Velu Shastri('Delhi' Ganesh) and Velu ...

Gramophone (2003)

Sachidanandan (Dileep) runs an antique shop in the Jewish street at Kochi. He is famous for old Gramophone records. Sachi hates music, as he believes that his father has not made any money out of it. Aryadevi, a famous singer, who has been given her first ...

Shadow Kill (2002)

A hangman questions the moral implications of his job after learning that he executed an innocent man. ...

Shivam (2002)

Shivam is a Police thriller, with Biju Menon in the lead, and Shaji Kailas comes back to associate with Revathy Kalamandhir. The theme involves administration of Vigilante justice with the hero taking law into his own hands and bcoming an anti-hero in the ...

Raajjiyam (2002)

Karthikeyan runs a secret agency. When he proves that the governor's son has killed his own wife, the leader gets angry and decides to seek revenge. ...

Gemini (2002)

Gemini, a gangster, falls for Manisha who reciprocates his love without knowing his truth. After getting arrested and completing his term, he tries to convince his lover that he is a changed man. ...

Neythukaran (2002)

The film is a befitting tribute to EMS, the legendary leader of a momentous era who made monumental contributions to the transformation of Kerala from an obnoxious past. ...

Dum Dum Dum (2001)

Adityan, a city slicker's marriage is fixed by his dad in the village to Ganga, a village belle. He is not happy with it, as he wants to marry a city girl and that too after falling in love. On the other hand, Ganga also is not interested, as she wants to ...

Devadoothan (2000)

Vishal Krishnamoorthy, a renowned music composer and singer, reminisces about his initial struggles and an unknown spirit that inspires him to compose songs. ...

Dada Sahib (2000)

Abubackar, a former subedar and the son of a freedom fighter, tries to curb terrorist activities taking place in his village. However, in a turn of events, he ends up getting arrested for espionage. ...

Garshom (1999)

An idealistic man toils away in the Arabian Gulf while his family is in India. When he returns home poorer than when he left, dissatisfaction begins to fester in the family. ...

The Godman (1999)

Amarnath (Mammootty), a police officer, tries to settle a communal riot that takes place among fishermen. However, he faces many challenges when he tries to bring the criminals to justice. ...

Independence (1999)

Independence is a 1999 Malayalam fantasy film directed by Vinayan and starring Vani Viswanath, Kushboo Sundar, Kalabhavan Mani and Indraja in the lead roles. ...

Pathram (1999)

Nandagopal, an associate editor with Keralareshmi, one of the leading dailies, is aggressive and daring and enjoys a good reputation among the media circle. Born and brought up in Mumbai, Nandan is the son of Venugopal, a daring journalist who was killed b ...

Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad (1998)

Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad is a 1998 Malayalam film directed by Venu Nagavalli. The film stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Suganya and Murali in lead roles. ...

Thirakalkkappuram (1998)

Seethamma, who is in love with Chengan, a simple-minded fisherman, refuses to marry him without the approval of the villagers. Saddened, he takes an extreme step. It is a sequel to Chemmeen (1965). ...

Kallukondoru Pennu (1998)

The story is about an unmarried nurse from Kuwait City who adopts a baby kid and struggles she have to face in her life. ...

Sooryaputhran (1998)

When Jeevan is not allowed to adopt a boy from an orphanage for being a bachelor, he convinces a woman to pose as his wife. ...

Kaikkudanna Nilavu (1998)

Mahi and his family shelters Veni after her grandfather's death. He also tries to find Veni's boyfriend who is missing. ...

The Truth (1998)

The Truth deals with an investigation by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) involving the murder of the Chief Minister of Kerala in bomb blast. ...

Thalolam (1998)

Haridas leaves his daughter in Sankaran Unni's care and goes to Paris. The child dies and 16 years later when Haridas returns, Sankaran Unni is forced to present his daughter as Haridas'. ...

Guru (1997)

A few political goons, disguised as Muslims, cause trouble at the temple and kill Raghuraman's family. Later, Raghuraman joins an extremist group and decides to avenge his family's death. ...

Karunyam (1997)

Gopi faces many challenges to run his middle-class family as he is the sole breadwinner. But problems worsen when he loses his job. ...

Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997)

The story revolves around the life of Rajeevan who elopes with a rich girl. Later when persuaded he gives away one of his twin children to a stranger who lost all his children at birth. ...

Gangothri (1997)

When businessman Mukundan lands in legal trouble, advocate Sarat decides to help him. Sarat must prove that Mukundan has been falsely accused by his enemies. ...

Abhaas (1997)

A moment's weakness can make one guilty and destroy the person. ...

Kanakkinavu (1996)

The film discusses a father's unability to grow his children due to the rreason that their mother is no more. Mukesh's character wants his children to grow up with both love of father amd mother. So, he gives both the childrento his best friend Chadradas(M ...

Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan (1996)

Dr. Nandakumar and Anantha Padmanabhan are doctors who lived with Ananthan's mother after the death of their father and Nandu's mother. Nandu married Sirdevi with whom they had a daughter while Ananthan marries Radhika. Once Nadhu was too drunk and he made ...

Rajaputhran (1996)

Rajaputhran is a 1996 Malayalam action-drama film directed by Shajoon Kariyal. It stars Suresh Gopi and Shobana in the lead roles. ...

Thooval Kottaram (1996)

Mohanachandra Poduval, is a lawyer, also working as a plumber, caterer, electrical worker, driver and chenda player at festival programs. He is engaged to Sujatha, a music and dance teacher, who is the daughter of Achu Marar. Things go smoothly until Devap ...

Sakshyam (1995)

The movie sketches through the life of an Army Man enriched with so many emotional sequences. Brigadier Rajashekharan Nambiar is a strict and tough officer in Indian Army. Dr. Sunny is his neighbor in native now he is in Army too. Susanna is a typical Army ...

Prayikkara Pappan (1995)

Achuthan, a mahout, decides to take revenge on Thekkan, a criminal leader who murdered his parents. But he faces numerous challenges in his journey. ...

The King (1995)

The King is a 1995 Malayalam action thriller film. Directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker with Mammootty in the title role as district collector. ...

Achan Kombath Amma Varambath (1995)

Achan Kombath Amma Varambath is a 1995 Indian Malayalam film about Chandrasekhara Menon's family. After his retirement his children moves away with their shares and starts their families but Chandrasekhara Menon is left alone with no one but his loyal and ...

Chakoram (1994)

The film is about an arrogant and bold spinster, in her late thirties, whose life turns into a meaningful one with the arrival of an ex-army-man in the neighbourhood. ...

Enchantment (1994)

A mysterious girl, Pennu, comes to a quiet village, creating a strange chasm among the male folks, breaking marriages and old friendships. ...

Janam (1993)

Balachandran follows in his father's footsteps and becomes a politician to help people. But when he is framed for a crime and sent to jail by some corrupt politicians, he decides to take revenge. ...

Bhoomi Geetham (1993)

Bhoomigeetham is a 1993 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Kamal and produced by Pavamani. ...

Narayam (1993)

A woman from the Brahmin community gets appointed as an Arabic teacher in a local school and this leads to chain of controversies and issues. ...

Akashadoothu (1993)

The Story revolves around Johnny (Murali) and Annie (Madhavi), a married couple.Johnny is a recurrent alcoholic. After an altercation between Johnny and Keshavan (N F Varghese), who is humiliated in front of his family decides to take revenge and hurts one ...

Porutham (1993)

Porutham is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Kaladharan, starring Murali and Sreelekshmi. ...

Chamayam (1993)

Esthappan and Anto are two fishermen who do not get along well. However, when Esthappan learns that Anto sings and dances well, he requests him to perform in his stage plays. ...

Arthana (1993)

Life throws many challenges at a man who is forced to marry two women due to a set of unfortunate circumstances. ...

Venkalam (1993)

Story of two brothers ...

Valayam (1992)

Sreedharan is a kind-hearted lorry driver who helps people in times of need. However, his life becomes hell when his beloved friend tries to interfere in his personal matters. ...

Mahanagaram (1992)

Viswan, a smuggler, fakes his identity in front of Chandradas, a police commissioner. What happens when Chandradas finds out who Viswan really is? ...

Sadayam (1992)

Sathyanathan is condemned to death for brutally murdering four persons – two adults and two young girls – and is awaiting his final call. He shows no remorse and is just as cheerful as a man who knows he has done no wrong. In a series of flashbacks, Sa ...

Aadhaaram (1992)

Bapputty is released after serving his sentence in prison. Though he tries to make a new beginning, he soon gets caught up in his sister's family affairs. ...

Kamaladalam (1992)

Nandagopan (Mohanlal) is a respected dance teacher at the Kerala Kala Mandiram (alluding to the famed Kerala Kalamandalam repertory which performs Kerala's temple arts). However, his wife Sumangala (Parvathi) commits suicide, causing him to turn into an al ...

Kauravar (1992)

Antony, a convict, wants revenge against Haridas, a police officer, for killing his family and arresting him. However, his motive changes when he discovers that his daughter is still alive. ...

Snehasagaram (1992)

Snehasagaram is a 1992 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sathyan Anthikkad, starring Murali, Manoj K. Jayan and Sunitha in the lead roles. ...

Santhwanam (1991)

Thampi (Nedumudi Venu) and his wife become alone in their life when their beloved son marries against their wish and goes to U.S. As a surprise on Thampi's sixtieth birthday, their grand-daughter (Meena) comes alone from U.S. to live with them. ...

Kilukkam (1991)

Nandini is an illegitimate child who comes to Ooty in search of her father. She meets Joji, a tourist guide, and pretends to be mentally unstable in order to get shelter in his house. ...

Kanalkkattu (1991)

Narayanan struggles to earn a living and he decides to become a thug to earn money. Problems start brewing in his life when he kills Benny, an engineer. ...

Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991)

Kizhakkunarum Pakshi is a musical film about film industry and the life and struggling of music directors, singers etc. ...

Ulladakkam (1991)

Reshma is a patient of psychiatrist Dr Sunny. She gets romantically obsessed with him even though this is not reciprocated by the doctor. The arrival of the doctor's fiancee Annie causes a lot of conflict in the mind of Reshma. ...

Adayalam (1991)

Latha (Rekha) who is running her father's business empire after he suffered a debilitating stroke, receives a call from a mysterious stranger Raji, threatening to reveal embarrassing details about her father unless she pays up Rs. 500,000. Since she has no ...

Pookkalam Varavayi (1991)

Nandan (Jayaram) is a school bus driver who is coping with the death of his young niece and also dealing with the sorrow of his sister (Rekha). He finds solace and friendship in a little girl Geethu (Shyamili) who reminds him of his niece. Geethu is also ...

Inspector Balram (1991)

Four years after the events of Aavanazhi, Balaram and Seetha are married with a daughter. When Seetha is killed by Dulabribai's men, Balram sends his daughter to be cared for by nuns along with his partner Madhavan. Balram faces his enemies, including Indi ...

Vishnulokam (1991)

Vishnu is part of a local circus group. On one of their tours, Vishnu meets a girl and his life changes forever. ...

Bharatham (1991)

Raman and Gopi are brothers who have a musical heritage. Raman's addiction towards alcohol becomes a threat to his career and Gopi is forced to take up his role. ...

Keli (1991)

The film is about a handicapped young man Narayanankutty, who owns a stationery shop which is gifted by Lazer. He falls in love with a school teacher Sridevi. ...

Dhanam (1991)

A young debtor's idea of turning in a group of smugglers for a lump sum amount as a reward goes awry as they set the dogs on him. ...

Amaram (1991)

Achootty, an uneducated fisherman, wants his daughter Radha to be educated and also want her to become a doctor. His dreams get shattered when Radha falls in love with her childhood friend. ...

Kadavu (1991)

Deserted by his mother, teenaged Raju is adopted by Beeranikka, a Muslim ferryman. Raju soon starts accompanying Beeranikka in ferrying people. One day, he meets a young girl who is returning to her native town Kozhikode after the death of her mother. The ...

Aakasha Kottayile Sultan (1991)

Kesavan Kutty's job is to build houses for Georgekutty, an NRI. To settle his debts, Kesavan Kutty rents out the houses. It's sheer chaos when Georgekutty arrives unexpectedly. ...

Aparahnam (1991)

Nandakumar is released from jail but the police continue to harass him. Being a suspect in the eyes of society, he has no job prospects. During the 1970's Emergency, he is imprisoned again. ...

Malayogam (1990)

Rameshan (Jayaram) and Jose(Mukesh) and best friends coming from similar backgrounds. Both are educated well-groomed lads of more earthy parents. Rameshan's father Paramu Nair(Oduvil Unnikrishnan) is a tea shop owner while Jose's father Varkey (Thilakan) i ...

Vidhyarambham (1990)

Vidhyarambham is a 1990 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Jayaraj and produced by GP Vijayakumar. The film stars KPAC Lalitha, Nedumudi Venu, Murali and Sankaradi in lead roles. ...

Lal Salam (1990)

The story revolves around two phases of the lives of three comrades - before and after the imprisonment of Sakhav Nettoor Stephen, Sakhav T.K. Antony and Sakhav Sethulakshmi, members of the Communist Party of India. ...

Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (1990)

When a series of murders of prominent people remain a mystery, Hariharan is assigned to capture the culprit. His investigations lead to a spiritual guru who is highly revered in society. ...

Kuttettan (1990)

Although married, Vishnu is a habitual flirt and always looks out for an affair. When he is almost caught with a young girl in his house, he lies to his family that she is his illegitimate daughter. ...

Aye Auto (1990)

Sudhi, an autorickshaw driver, and Meenakshi, a girl from a rich family, are in love. Meenakshi's family members are strongly against this relationship, but her grandfather decides to help them unite. ...

Appu (1990)

Appu is a 1990 Malayalam film directed by Dennis Joseph. The film stars Mohanlal, Sunitha, K R Vijaya and Murali in lead roles. ...

Kalikkalam (1990)

Mammootty plays the role of a burglar who is known by different names in different places.He is a kind person and uses the money burgled to help poor and orphans. During one of his burglaries, he happens to witness a murder for which a police officer named ...

Ee Kanni Koodi (1990)

While investigating the murder of a woman, a police officer discovers that she was a sex worker. He contacts her clients and comes across several startling revelations. ...

Mathilukal (1990)

Mathilukal ('Walls') is a free adaptation of the novelette of the same name, written by the celebrated Malayalam writer, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Autobiographical in character, it is set against the background of India's freedom struggle in the '40s when h ...

Purappadu (1990)

Purappadu deals with social issues between Muslims and Hindus in a village who are forced to relocate when a flood destroys their village. ...

Dasharatham (1989)

Rajiv, a chronic bachelor and a business tycoon, decides to have a child. Annie, who has financial needs, agrees to help him and give birth to Rajiv's child through artificial insemination. ...

Artham (1989)

Narendran agrees to help Janardhan live a free life by going to prison in his place. However, when he comes to know that Janardhan has mysteriously died, he sets out to get revenge. ...

Kireedam (1989)

Sethu aspires to become a police officer to fulfil his father's dream. However, his life turns upside down when he intervenes in a scuffle with a criminal to save his father's life. ...

Varavelpu (1989)

Murali returns to his home in Kerala after working in the Gulf for seven years. He decides to settle in his hometown, but things do not go as expected. ...

Charithram (1989)

Philip (Mammootty) is the owner of a financing company. Raju (Rahman), Philip's younger brother is a drug addict and is put under rehab. Convinced that he's out of his habit Philip sends him off to Madras to pursue his studies. However on a subsequent visi ...

Yathrayude Anthyam (1989)

The film depicts a famous Malayalam writer's emotional relationship with an intellectual who leads the life of a simple farmer in a remote village. The story unfolds through the writer's bus journey to visit him. ...

Aattinakkare (1989)

Moonnam Mura (1988)

A group of high-ranking political officials are on a trip when their bus is hijacked by a group of terrorists headed by Charles (Lalu Alex). They demand the release of their old colleagues languishing in prison in exchange for safe release of the politicia ...

Oohakachavadam (1988)

Oohakachavadam is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Madhu. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Balachandra Menon, Murali Suhasini and Prathapachandran in lead roles. The film had musical score by MG Radhakrishnan. ...

Mattoral (1988)

Susheela deserts her children and husband Kaimal to begin a new life with Giri. On learning this, Kaimal's friend, Balan, tries to reconcile them. ...

Loose Loose Arappiri Loose (1988)

Loose Loose Arappiri Loose is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film directed by Prassi Malloor, starring Jagathy Sreekumar, Mala Aravindan, Kuthiravattam Pappu and Pattom Sadan. ...

Ayitham (1988)

Ayitham movie becomes a part of the history of Malayalam cinema by creating two unforgettable characters Vasudeva Bhagavatar , the musician and his son Sankaran (Mohanlal). Bhagavatar is an alcoholic and leads a careless life. He fails to express his love ...

Puravrutham (1988)

An evil landlord sleeps with the brides of the village on the day of their marriage. When a couple tries to protest his sinful act, he decides to take revenge on them. ...

Oru Maymasa Pulariyil (1987)

Balachandra Menon is intrigued by the story of a chirpy girl (Shari) who suddenly commits suicide. He determines to figure out what lead her to that decision. ...

Swathi Thirunal (1987)

Swathi Thirunal takes over the throne of Travancore from his aunt Gowri Parvati Bayi at the age of sixteen. He goes on to becomes the legendary composer of Carnatic and Hindustani music. ...

Jaalakam (1987)

To the great consternation of his mother, Appu, a bright young man, whiles away his time drinking and by being in bad company. To add to his miseries, his grandmother and aunt constantly belittle him. ...

Nombarathi Poovu (1987)

Padmini who is separated from her husband gets attached to a young orphan girl named Gigi whom she met in a hospital after surviving a fatal bus accident. Due to Gigi's mental health issues, Padmini brings her to Dr. Padmanabhan who after initial apprehen ...

Rithubhedam (1987)

Rithubedam is a 1987 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Prathap Pothen. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Thilakan, Vineeth and Murali in lead roles. ...

Neeyethra Dhanya (1987)

Neeyethra Dhanya is a Malayalam movie based on a novel named Oru Njayarazhchayude Ormaykk, by K. K. Sudhakaran. The film tells the story of a girl named Shyama, who committed suicide and the reason behind it. ...

Ezhuthappurangal (1987)

The story deals with three socially forward women, their friendship and the troubles they face in a male-dominated society. Rajalakshmi is a college lecturer and writer whose fiancée is not able to accept her ideals. Vimala is a divorced advocate bringing ...

Panchagni (1986)

The movie revolves around Indira, who is serving life sentence in the jail. She has been charged for the murder of Avarachan, a landlord who killed a young tribal woman after raping her. ...

Meenamasathile Suryan (1986)

Four bachelors struggle to overcome obstacles that come their way when they fight against the British to attain India's independence. ...

Nidhiyude Katha (1986)

An Artist Goes To A Remote Place To Portray Nature's Beauty. His Life Takes A Turn When He Meets Two Strangers In That Place. ...

Chidambaram (1985)

Chidambaram is based on a short story by noted Malayalam writer C. V. Shriraman. The film is a deeply symbolic exploration of the man-woman attraction leading to betrayal and eventually to the purgatory of guilt. ...