Provoked

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• 39   Metascore
• 2006
• 1 hr 53 mins
• Documentary, Suspense, Drama

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The true story of Kiranjit Ahluwalia, a Punjabi woman who moved to London after marrying Deepak Ahluwalia. Her husband seemed caring at first, then started to beat her. He started drinking a lot and sleeping with other women. He also subjected her to spousal rape. After 10 years and two children with him, out of fear she sets him on fire while he is sleeping, two hours after another scene of domestic violence. He succumbs to his injuries and she is sentenced to life in prison for premeditated murder. However, the Southhall Black Sisters, an NGO which fights against domestic violence, helps her get justice. After spending 3 1/2 years in jail, she is set free and reunited with her two children.