The Waiting City
Synopsis
An outwardly happy Australian couple journey to Calcutta to collect their adopted baby, but on arrival find that the arrangements have yet to be finalized. Soon, the intoxicating mystic power of the Indian city pulls them in separate and unexpected directions, and the vulnerability of their marriage begins to reveal itself.
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Radha Mitchell
Fiona Simmons
Joel Edgerton
Ben Simmons
Samrat Chakrabarti
Krishna
Isabel Lucas
Scarlett
Tillotama Shome
Sister Tessila
Barun Chanda
Doctor Khan
Dana Roi
Sister Agnes
Tamal Ray Chowdhury
Uncle
Tanusree Shankar
Didi Chatterjee
Palomi Ghosh
Urmi
Kalyan Chatterjee
Pharmacist
Kamalendu Banerjee
Airport Official
Jeremy Sims
Carlisle
Shankar Haldar
Feroz
Soumitra Saha
Blind Man
Sayfed Samseer Ali
Samson
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 28, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Claire McCarthy
- Screenplay & Story
- Claire McCarthy
- Original Score
- Michael Yezerski
- Original Title
- The Waiting City
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- See Pictures, Sol Films, Speaking Tree Films, Waiting City FIlms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Claire McCarthy
Claire McCarthy
Michael Yezerski
Denson Baker
Veronika Jenet
Jamie Hilton, Claire McCarthy, Mark Horowitz, Radha Mitchell, Lawrence Myers
Department Leadership Roster
Jamie Hilton
Producer
Claire McCarthy
Producer
Pete Baxter
Production Design
Justine Seymour
Costume Design
Michael Yezerski
Original Music Composer
Denson Baker
Director of Photography
Veronika Jenet
Editor
Claire McCarthy
Writer
Claire McCarthy
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Waiting City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Waiting City about?
An outwardly happy Australian couple journey to Calcutta to collect their adopted baby, but on arrival find that the arrangements have yet to be finalized. Soon, the intoxicating mystic power of the Indian city pulls them in separate and unexpected directions, and the vulnerability of their marriage begins to reveal itself.
Who directed The Waiting City?
The Waiting City was directed by Claire McCarthy.
Who stars in The Waiting City?
The principal cast of The Waiting City includes Radha Mitchell, Joel Edgerton, Samrat Chakrabarti, Isabel Lucas, Tillotama Shome.
When was The Waiting City released and how long is it?
The Waiting City was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Waiting City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Waiting City was composed by Michael Yezerski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Waiting City?
The Waiting City holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).