Pushpaka Vimana
Teens

Pushpaka Vimana

Best from age 13 · PG-13 · 1987 · 131 min

Pushpaka Vimana

An unemployed man switches lives with a wealthy drunk, leading to comedic situations and a taste of luxury he never imagined. This silent film explores themes of desire, identity, and the pursuit of a better life through a series of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements.

What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Mild

2/10

Language

Mild

1/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Moderate

4/10

Romance & sensuality

Mild

2/10

Scary moments

Mild

1/10

Heads up

  • A character impersonates another, leading to deceitful situations.
  • Some slapstick violence and pratfalls.
  • Significant alcohol consumption by characters.

Models well

  • Consequences of deception
  • Value of honesty
  • Desire for a better life

Talk about it after

  • What makes someone want to pretend to be someone else?
  • How do the characters' choices impact others?
  • Is it ever okay to lie to get what you want?
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