Before the Rains
Synopsis
Set in southern India in the late 1930s, this provocative tale traces the story of three people caught in an inexorable web of forbidden romance and dangerous secrets. After a British spice planter falls in love with his alluring servant, an idealistic young man finds himself torn between his ambitions and his family, his village and his past.
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Before The Rains - Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-04-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 7, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Santosh Sivan
- Screenplay & Story
- Cathy Rabin
- Original Score
- Mark Kilian
- Original Title
- Before the Rains
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America, India
- Spoken Languages
- English, Malayalam
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Excalibur Pictures, Adirondack Pictures, Merchant Ivory Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Santosh Sivan
Cathy Rabin
Mark Kilian
Santosh Sivan
Sreekar Prasad, Steven Cohen
Mark Burton, Paul Hardart, Tom Hardart, Doug Mankoff, Andrew Spaulding
Department Leadership Roster
Santosh Sivan
Director
Cathy Rabin
Writer
T. Sunil Babu
Production Design
Mark Burton
Producer
Paul Hardart
Producer
Sreekar Prasad
Editor
Tom Hardart
Producer
Steven Cohen
Editor
Santosh Sivan
Director of Photography
Doug Mankoff
Producer
Andrew Spaulding
Producer
Satheesh S.B.
Costume Design
Mark Kilian
Original Music Composer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Before the Rains
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What is Before the Rains about?
Set in southern India in the late 1930s, this provocative tale traces the story of three people caught in an inexorable web of forbidden romance and dangerous secrets. After a British spice planter falls in love with his alluring servant, an idealistic young man finds himself torn between his ambitions and his family, his village and his past.
Who directed Before the Rains?
Before the Rains was directed by Santosh Sivan.
Who stars in Before the Rains?
The principal cast of Before the Rains includes Linus Roache, Nandita Das, Rahul Bose, Jennifer Ehle, Indrajith Sukumaran.
When was Before the Rains released and how long is it?
Before the Rains was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Before the Rains?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Before the Rains was composed by Mark Kilian.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Before the Rains?
Before the Rains holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).