Water (2006) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
Following the sudden and unexpected death of her husband, a widowed child bride lashes out against her fate in the Hindu ashram where she is expected to atone for her sins in this humanistic drama, the third installment of filmmaker Deepa Mehta's Elemental Trilogy. Chuyia's (Sarala) husband has died, and religious doctrine dictates that she now retire to an ashram to atone for the sins that caused her husband's untimely death. As Chuyia bides her time among widows both young an old -- some accepting of their fate and some bitterly resentful -- the preadolescent widow's spirit remains unbroken and hopeful for a brighter future. - Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
04/28/2006
DVD Release Date:
08/29/2006
Rating:
PG-13
MPAA Reasons:
for mature thematic material involving sexual situations, and for brief drug use.
Run Time:
117 min.
Distributor(s):
Fox Searchlight
Production Co.:
David Hamilton Productions, Echo Lake Productions, Telefilm Canada
Director(s):
Themes:
Arranged Marriages, Political Unrest, Death of a Partner
Keywords:
India (subcontinent), child-bride, exile, widow/widower
Country of Origin:
Canada (11-04-2005),USA - Limited (04-28-2006)
Language:
English,Hindi
Status:
DVD
