So Far from India
Synopsis
Two years after his arranged marriage and emigration to the United States, a young husband returns to India to reunite with his wife, meet his infant son, and visit his family and in-laws before going back to New York City.
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January 1, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Original Title
- So Far from India
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mira Nair
Mitch Epstein
Ann Schaetzel
Mira Nair
Department Leadership Roster
Mira Nair
Director
Mitch Epstein
Director of Photography
Ann Schaetzel
Editor
Mira Nair
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About So Far from India
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What is So Far from India about?
Two years after his arranged marriage and emigration to the United States, a young husband returns to India to reunite with his wife, meet his infant son, and visit his family and in-laws before going back to New York City.
Who directed So Far from India?
So Far from India was directed by Mira Nair.
Who stars in So Far from India?
The principal cast of So Far from India includes Hansa Sheth, Ashok Sheth, Thakorbhai Sheth, Bhadraben Sheth, Mira Nair.
When was So Far from India released and how long is it?
So Far from India was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 49m.