Return to Rajapur
Synopsis
A doomed love affair blooms against the beautiful and exotic backdrop of the deserts of India in this romantic drama. Samantha Hartley is a woman in her early twenties who travels to Rajapur in India to visit a resort where her mother stayed years ago. While tracing the steps of her mother, Sara, Samantha learns the true story about her mother's stormy marriage to Jeremy, a charming but moody alcoholic. Only a few days after their wedding, Sara began to wonder if marrying Jeremy was a mistake, and while visiting India on their honeymoon, Sara met Jai Singh, a handsome and sensitive widower living in Rajapur. Jai Singh, who speaks fluent English, soon strikes up a friendship with Sara that quickly grows into a romance, but both are aware of the transgressive nature of their love, and their affair takes a tragic turn, leaving its scars on all parties involved.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nanda Anand
- Screenplay & Story
- Nanda Anand
- Original Title
- Return to Rajapur
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hindi
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Plum Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nanda Anand
Nanda Anand
Harlan Bosmajian
Madeleine Gavin
Department Leadership Roster
Nanda Anand
Director
Harlan Bosmajian
Director of Photography
Madeleine Gavin
Editor
Nanda Anand
Screenplay
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What is Return to Rajapur about?
A doomed love affair blooms against the beautiful and exotic backdrop of the deserts of India in this romantic drama. Samantha Hartley is a woman in her early twenties who travels to Rajapur in India to visit a resort where her mother stayed years ago. While tracing the steps of her mother, Sara, Samantha learns the true story about her mother's stormy marriage to Jeremy, a charming but moody alcoholic. Only a few days after their wedding, Sara began to wonder if marrying Jeremy was a mistake, and while visiting India on their honeymoon, Sara met Jai Singh, a handsome and sensitive widower living in Rajapur. Jai Singh, who speaks fluent English, soon strikes up a friendship with Sara that quickly grows into a romance, but both are aware of the transgressive nature of their love, and their affair takes a tragic turn, leaving its scars on all parties involved.
Who directed Return to Rajapur?
Return to Rajapur was directed by Nanda Anand.
Who stars in Return to Rajapur?
The principal cast of Return to Rajapur includes Lynn Collins, Kelli Garner, Justin Theroux, Manoj Bajpayee, Frank Langella.
When was Return to Rajapur released and how long is it?
Return to Rajapur was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.