The Ode
Synopsis
A young, gay Indian flees to Hollywood, away from an overprotective mother and memories of his father's violent death. A successful banker by day, at night his life unravels in a blur of alcohol, drugs, and sex as he grapples with love, loss and ultimately, forgiveness. Based on actual events and the acclaimed novel by Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla.
Top Cast
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Sachin Bhatt
Ali
Wilson Cruz
Adrian
Sakina Jaffrey
Parin
Parvesh Cheena
Salman
Diego Serrano
Richard
Rebecca Hazlewood
Young Parin
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez
Nelson
Lakshmi Manchu
Najma
Enrique Almeida
Cholo (1)
Noel Gugliemi
Cholo (2)
Ajay Mehta
Mr. Surani
Anoush NeVart
Mrs. Surani (credited as Anna NeVart)
Yasmine Delawari
Guli
Anil Kumar
Shiraz
Jeffrey Hutchinson
Jeffrey
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nilanjan Neil Lahiri
- Screenplay & Story
- Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla, Akshat Verma
- Original Score
- Karsh Kale
- Original Title
- The Ode
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nilanjan Neil Lahiri
Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla, Akshat Verma
Karsh Kale
Nilanjan Neil Lahiri
Ratna Maity, Bharat Shah
Department Leadership Roster
Nilanjan Neil Lahiri
Director
Ratna Maity
Producer
Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla
Screenplay
Akshat Verma
Screenplay
Nilanjan Neil Lahiri
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ode
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ode about?
A young, gay Indian flees to Hollywood, away from an overprotective mother and memories of his father's violent death. A successful banker by day, at night his life unravels in a blur of alcohol, drugs, and sex as he grapples with love, loss and ultimately, forgiveness. Based on actual events and the acclaimed novel by Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla.
Who directed The Ode?
The Ode was directed by Nilanjan Neil Lahiri.
Who stars in The Ode?
The principal cast of The Ode includes Sachin Bhatt, Wilson Cruz, Sakina Jaffrey, Parvesh Cheena, Diego Serrano.
When was The Ode released and how long is it?
The Ode was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ode?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ode was composed by Karsh Kale.