Amu
“When the past lives in the present...”
Synopsis
Amu is the story of Kaju, a twenty-one-year-old Indian American woman who returns to India to visit her family and discover the place where she was born. The film takes a dark turn as Kaju stumbles against secrets and lies from her past. A horrifying genocide that took place twenty years ago turns out to hold the key to her mysterious origins.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 7, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shonali Bose
- Screenplay & Story
- Shonali Bose
- Original Score
- Nandlal Nayak
- Original Title
- Amu
- Country of Origin
- India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Jonai Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shonali Bose
Shonali Bose
Nandlal Nayak
Department Leadership Roster
Shonali Bose
Writer
Shonali Bose
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Amu about?
Amu is the story of Kaju, a twenty-one-year-old Indian American woman who returns to India to visit her family and discover the place where she was born. The film takes a dark turn as Kaju stumbles against secrets and lies from her past. A horrifying genocide that took place twenty years ago turns out to hold the key to her mysterious origins.
Who directed Amu?
Amu was directed by Shonali Bose.
Who stars in Amu?
The principal cast of Amu includes Konkona Sen Sharma, Brinda Karat, Ankur Khanna, Kuljeet Singh, Bharat Kapoor.
When was Amu released and how long is it?
Amu was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Amu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Amu was composed by Nandlal Nayak.