How Can It Be
Synopsis
The story of Zainab and Arif, who live their son, Munna, in Brooklyn. Zainab makes the complicated decision to leave her protected life and follow her heart. One of eight shorts commissioned by the United Nations on themes concerning global society.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mira Nair
- Screenplay & Story
- Suketu Mehta, Rashida Mustafa
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna, Rob Simonsen
- Original Title
- How Can It Be
- Country of Origin
- France, India
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- LDM Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mira Nair
Suketu Mehta, Rashida Mustafa
Mychael Danna, Rob Simonsen
Declan Quinn
Allyson C. Johnson
Lissandra Haulica, Marc Obéron
Department Leadership Roster
Adam Stockhausen
Production Design
Lissandra Haulica
Producer
Mira Nair
Director
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Suketu Mehta
Screenplay
Rashida Mustafa
Screenplay
Marc Obéron
Producer
Allyson C. Johnson
Editor
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for How Can It Be.
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Frequently Asked Questions About How Can It Be
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is How Can It Be about?
The story of Zainab and Arif, who live their son, Munna, in Brooklyn. Zainab makes the complicated decision to leave her protected life and follow her heart. One of eight shorts commissioned by the United Nations on themes concerning global society.
Who directed How Can It Be?
How Can It Be was directed by Mira Nair.
Who stars in How Can It Be?
The principal cast of How Can It Be includes Konkona Sen Sharma, Ranvir Shorey, Birsa Chatterjee.
When was How Can It Be released and how long is it?
How Can It Be was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for How Can It Be?
The original motion picture soundtrack for How Can It Be was composed by Mychael Danna, Rob Simonsen.