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In colonial 1940s Trinidad, schoolteacher Ganesh is a man determined to write a book. Moving from the Port of Spain to his country village, Ganesh sets up shop as a masseur to support himself and his radiant new wife, Leela, while pursuing his dream. He soon becomes an expert on Hinduism and mystical "healing" and proclaims himself the Mystic Masseur; propelled by fame, Ganesh enters politics,... See Full Description
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Drama and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 57 min. |
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| Release Date: |
May 3, 2002 NY; May 17, 2002 LA |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG for mild language. |
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| Distributors: |
ThinkFilm
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$398,610 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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BBC, Sandi Chaitram
"...succeeds in presenting a part of the world rarely seen on the big screen..." more...
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B- |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret A. McGurk
"...an affectionate, sun-bathed memoir..." more...
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B |
Film Journal International, Bruce Feld
"...the dramatic impact...is practically nil." more...
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B |
New York Post, Jonathan Foreman
"...a charming, vibrant, if under-edited adaptation..." more...
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B- |
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