Water
Synopsis
In 1938, Mahatma Gandhi's groundbreaking philosophies sweep across India, but 8-year-old Chuyia, newly widowed, must go reside with other outcast widows on an ashram. Her presence transforms the ashram as she befriends two of her compatriots.
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Water *Official Trailer* - With English Subs (HD)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-31
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Seema Biswas
Shakuntala
Lisa Ray
Kalyani
John Abraham
Narayan
Sarala
Chuyia
Manorama
Madhumati
Vidula Javalgekar
'Auntie' Patiraji
Raghubir Yadav
Gulabi
Kulbhushan Kharbanda
Sadananda
Vinay Pathak
Rabindra
Gerson Da Cunha
Seth Dwarkanath
Rishma Malik Scott
Snehalata
Ronica Sajnani
Kunti
Meera Biswas
Gyanvati
Waheeda Rehman
Bhagavati, Narayan's Mother
Buddhi Wickrama
Baba
Rinsly Weerarathne
Chuyia's Husband
Iranganie Serasinghe
Mother-in-Law
Sanoja Bibile
Woman Bather
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 7, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.4M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deepa Mehta
- Screenplay & Story
- Deepa Mehta
- Original Score
- A.R. Rahman, Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- Water
- Country of Origin
- Canada, India
- Spoken Languages
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.4M
- Production Studios
- David Hamilton Productions, Flagship International, Noble Nomad Pictures, Echo Lake Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deepa Mehta
Deepa Mehta, Anurag Kashyap
A.R. Rahman, Mychael Danna
Giles Nuttgens
Colin Monie
David Hamilton, Ajay Virmani, Doug Mankoff, Mark Burton
Department Leadership Roster
Deepa Mehta
Director
Deepa Mehta
Screenplay
Colin Monie
Editor
Giles Nuttgens
Director of Photography
David Hamilton
Producer
A.R. Rahman
Original Music Composer
Dolly Ahluwalia
Costume Design
Teddy Vidyalankara
Stunt Coordinator
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Water
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What is Water about?
In 1938, Mahatma Gandhi's groundbreaking philosophies sweep across India, but 8-year-old Chuyia, newly widowed, must go reside with other outcast widows on an ashram. Her presence transforms the ashram as she befriends two of her compatriots.
Who directed Water?
Water was directed by Deepa Mehta.
Who stars in Water?
The principal cast of Water includes Seema Biswas, Lisa Ray, John Abraham, Sarala, Manorama.
When was Water released and how long is it?
Water was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
How much did Water make at the box office?
Water grossed $10.4M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Water?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Water was composed by A.R. Rahman, Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Water?
Water holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).