Chutney Popcorn
“A woman. Her girlfriend. A sister. Her husband. Their baby.”
Synopsis
Reena is a young Indian American lesbian who lives and works in New York. Her sister Sarita, who is happily married, discovers that she is infertile. Reena offers to be a surrogate mother for her sister's baby, hoping to improve her relationship with their mother, who disapproves of Reena's sexual orientation. Reena has second thoughts when her girlfriend Lisa feels left out.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 22, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nisha Ganatra
- Screenplay & Story
- Nisha Ganatra, Susan Carnival
- Original Score
- Karsh Kale
- Original Title
- Chutney Popcorn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- BrownBag Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nisha Ganatra
Nisha Ganatra, Susan Carnival
Karsh Kale
Jane Pia Abramowitz
Nisha Ganatra, Susan Carnival
Department Leadership Roster
Nisha Ganatra
Director
Jane Pia Abramowitz
Editor
Nisha Ganatra
Producer
Susan Carnival
Producer
Nisha Ganatra
Writer
Susan Carnival
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chutney Popcorn
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What is Chutney Popcorn about?
Reena is a young Indian American lesbian who lives and works in New York. Her sister Sarita, who is happily married, discovers that she is infertile. Reena offers to be a surrogate mother for her sister's baby, hoping to improve her relationship with their mother, who disapproves of Reena's sexual orientation. Reena has second thoughts when her girlfriend Lisa feels left out.
Who directed Chutney Popcorn?
Chutney Popcorn was directed by Nisha Ganatra.
Who stars in Chutney Popcorn?
The principal cast of Chutney Popcorn includes Nisha Ganatra, Jill Hennessy, Sakina Jaffrey, Madhur Jaffrey, Nick Chinlund.
When was Chutney Popcorn released and how long is it?
Chutney Popcorn was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Chutney Popcorn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Chutney Popcorn was composed by Karsh Kale.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Chutney Popcorn?
Chutney Popcorn holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.