Where to Watch
Region
Prices last updated September 5, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
powered by JustWatch
About
In 1947, the borderlines between India and Pakistan are being drawn. A young girl bears witnesses to tragedy as her ayah is caught between the love of two men and the rising tide of political and religious violence.
Theatrical
Sep 16, 1998
Box Office
$529K
DVD / Blu-ray
Apr 8, 2003
Director
Writer
Producers
Deepa Mehta, Anne Masson, Jhamu Sughand
Music
Studio
Cracking the Earth Films, Goldwyn Films
Original Title
1947: Earth
Original Language
Hindi
Elements Trilogy
The Elements Trilogy is a series of three films by Indo-Canadian director Deepa Mehta: Fire (1996), Earth (1998), and Water (2005), which explore controversial social issues in India, focusing on the...
