India 1938: Chuyia is a nine year old who recently became a widow. According to the strict hindu rules of Manu, you're not permitted to re-marry, thus continue your life in an endless grief. Not going further into the plot, it's about forbidden love, betrayal, religion and all that jazz. In other words the same old story.
Nevertheless, it's perfectly executed in all ways: the acting is exeptional, the scenes are beautiful cinematograpic-wise, and the continuity is perfect. The whole movie gives you a poignant aftertaste. You should watch it if you take any interest in India, for the sake of education or entertainment.
Being very controversal in India/Pakistan (because of the rules are still valid) Mehta had to wait almost a decade to finish the movie. It's the final movie in Deepa Mehtas triologi: Earth, Fire and Water; all about women and different aspects and taboos of the Indian society.
Being very controversal in India/Pakistan (because of the rules are still valid) Mehta had to wait almost a decade to finish the movie. It's the final movie in Deepa Mehtas triologi: Earth, Fire and Water; all about women and different aspects and taboos of the Indian society.
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