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Set in 1938 Colonial India, against Mahatma Gandhi's rise to power, an 8-year-old Chuyia is widowed and sent to a home where Hindu widows must live in penitence. Chuyia¿s feisty presence deeply affects the lives of the other residents, including a young widow, who falls for a Gandhian idealist.
| Genres: |
Art/Foreign, Drama, Musical/Performing Arts and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 54 min. |
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| Release Date: |
April 28th, 2006 (NY/LA) |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for mature thematic material involving sexuality, and for brief drug use. |
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| Distributors: |
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$3,222,857 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Eleanor Ringel Gillespie
"A brave and powerful film." more...
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B |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
" The best elements of Water involve the young girl and the experiences seen through her eyes." more...
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B |
Chicago Tribune,
"...a gentle yet powerful drama of social protest, an impassioned portrayal of the fruits of prejudice..." more...
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A- |
E! Online,
"Seven years in the making and worth the wait..." more...
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A |
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