Water (2005) Canada, India
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Director:Abraham, John, Biswas, Seema, Mehta, Deepa, Ray, Lisa, Sarala, Wickrama, Buddhi
Studio:Deepa Mehta Films
Writer:Anurag Kashyap, Deepa Mehta
Rating:7.6 (8,413 votes)
Rated:PG-13
Date Added:2012-06-05
ASIN:024543266143
Awards:Nominated for Oscar, Another 13 wins & 12 nominations
Genre:Indian films
IMDb:0240200
Duration:1:57:00
Aspect Ratio:2.35 : 1
Sound:Dolby Digital
Languages:Hindi
Subtitles:English, Spanish
LAC code:300007782
DVD or VHS:DVD
Original:DVD Copy
Abraham, John, Biswas, Seema, Mehta, Deepa, Ray, Lisa, Sarala, Wickrama, Buddhi  ...  (Director)
Anurag Kashyap, Deepa Mehta  ...  (Writer)
 
Sarala  ...  Chuyia
Buddhi Wickrama  ...  Baba
Rinsly Weerarathne  ...  Chuyia's Husband
Iranganie Serasinghe  ...  Mother in Law
Hermantha Gamage  ...  Barber
Ronica Sajnani  ...  Kunti
Manorama  ...  Madhumati
Rishma Malik  ...  Snehalata
Meera Biswas  ...  Gyanvati
Vidula Javalgekar  ...  'Auntie' Patiraji
Seema Biswas  ...  Shakuntala
Lisa Ray  ...  Kalyani
Sanoja Bibile  ...  Woman Bather
Dolly Ahluwalia  ...  Upset Woman
John Abraham  ...  Narayan
Summary: Extremist groups waged a campaign of death threats, arson and riots to stop the production of this controversial film, but director Deepa Mehta would not be silenced. Set against Gandhi's rise to power, Water tells the profoundly moving story of Chuyia, an Indian girl married and widowed at eight years old, who is sent away to a home where Hindu widows must live in penitence. Chuyia's feisty presence deeply affects the other residents, forcing each to confront their faith and society's prejudices.