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Before the Rains

2007 · 1 h 38 min
Directed by Santosh Sivan · India · Indian Parallel Cinema
DramaRomance

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Cast

Linus Roache Rahul Bose Nandita Das Jennifer Ehle Leopold Benedict Dr. Ambikathmajan

Credits

Written by: Cathy Rabin

Plot

Set in southern India in the late 1930s, this provocative tale traces the story of three people caught in an inexorable web of forbidden romance and dangerous secrets.

Sinekatalog’s take

A forbidden romance in 1930s southern India collides with colonial pressures and secrets. The landscapes are gorgeous and the performances solid. A restrained, scenic melodrama for fans of period romance.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Ratings

IMDb: 6.5 / 10 (2,227 votes)
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