Description |
1 videodisc (approximately 117 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (2.35:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Language |
Hindi dialogue, English or Spanish subtitles; Closed captioned. |
Cast |
Lisa Ray, John Abraham, Seema Biswas. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13. |
Summary |
Chuyia, an Indian girl that is married and widowed at eight years old, is sent away to a home where Hindu widows must live in penitence. Her feisty presence affects the other residents, forcing each to confront their faith and society's prejudices. |
Note |
Special features: Director Deepa Mehta commentary; "Behind-the-scenes" featurette; "The story behind the making of 'Water'" featurette. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
Subject |
Widows (Hindu law) -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Repentance -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Hindi language materials.
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Local Subject |
FOREIGN FILMS, VIDEODISCS.
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FOREIGN FILMS (HINDI), VIDEODISCS
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Genre |
Feature films Videodiscs.
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Hindi language materials.
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Added Author |
Ray, Lisa, 1972- actor.
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Abraham, John, 1972- actor.
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Biswas, Seema, actor.
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Hamilton, David, production personnel.
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Mehta, Deepa, 1949- screenwriter, director.
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Fox Searchlight Pictures.
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Mongrel Media.
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Telefilm Canada.
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Noble Nomad Pictures.
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Echo Lake Productions.
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Standard No. |
024543266143 00 |
Music No. |
2236614 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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