Such a Long Journey
“A country on the brink of war...a family torn apart...and one man in the middle”
Synopsis
The story, set in 1971 at the time of the war between India and Pakistan, is based on the novel of the same name by Rohinton Mistry, an Indian now living in Toronto. "Such a Long Journey" takes place mostly in and around a large apartment complex, its courtyard and the street, which the municipal authorities want to widen so that even more choking diesel fumes can cloud the air. We meet the hero, Gustad (Roshan Seth), in the process of defending the old concrete wall that protects his courtyard from the street, and later he strikes a bargain with an itinerant artist (Ranjit Chowdhry), who covers the wall with paintings from every conceivable religious tradition, with the thought that all of the groups represented will join in defending the wall.
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Such a Long Journey
Type: Teaser • Published 2008-01-29
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Roshan Seth
Gustad Noble
Soni Razdan
Dilnavaz Noble
Om Puri
Ghulam
Naseeruddin Shah
Jimmy Bilimoria
Ranjit Chowdhry
Pavement Artist
Sam Dastor
Dinshawji
Kurush Deboo
Tehmul
Pearl Padamsee
Mrs. Kutpitia
Vrajesh Hirjee
Sohrab Noble
Kurush Dastur
Darius Noble
Noshirwan Jehangir
Inspector Bamji
Dinyar Contractor
Mr. Rabadi
Souad Faress
Mrs. Rabadi
Shivani Jha
Jasmine Rabadi
Meher Jehangir
Freny Pastikia
Aileen Gonsalves
Laurie Coutinho
Sohrab Ardeshir
Mr. Madon
Rashid Karapiet
Joshi
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sooni Taraporevala
- Original Score
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Such a Long Journey
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Amy International Artists, The Film Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sturla Gunnarsson
Sooni Taraporevala
Jonathan Goldsmith
Jan Kiesser
Jeff Warren
Paul Stephens, Simon MacCorkindale
Department Leadership Roster
Sturla Gunnarsson
Director
Sooni Taraporevala
Screenplay
Jeff Warren
Editor
Jan Kiesser
Director of Photography
Jonathan Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Paul Stephens
Producer
Simon MacCorkindale
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Such a Long Journey
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What is Such a Long Journey about?
The story, set in 1971 at the time of the war between India and Pakistan, is based on the novel of the same name by Rohinton Mistry, an Indian now living in Toronto. "Such a Long Journey" takes place mostly in and around a large apartment complex, its courtyard and the street, which the municipal authorities want to widen so that even more choking diesel fumes can cloud the air. We meet the hero, Gustad (Roshan Seth), in the process of defending the old concrete wall that protects his courtyard from the street, and later he strikes a bargain with an itinerant artist (Ranjit Chowdhry), who covers the wall with paintings from every conceivable religious tradition, with the thought that all of the groups represented will join in defending the wall.
Who directed Such a Long Journey?
Such a Long Journey was directed by Sturla Gunnarsson.
Who stars in Such a Long Journey?
The principal cast of Such a Long Journey includes Roshan Seth, Soni Razdan, Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Ranjit Chowdhry.
When was Such a Long Journey released and how long is it?
Such a Long Journey was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Such a Long Journey?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Such a Long Journey was composed by Jonathan Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Such a Long Journey?
Such a Long Journey holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.