Summary
After an 8-year hiatus the Indian auteur is here with a Romeo-and-Juliet tale inspired by true events. In 1996 Punjab, Canadian-born Indian girl Jassi falls in love with Mithu, a rickshaw driver who is beneath her social status. Is their love strong enough to fight the dictates imposed by Punjabi society? Owing to its shocking and impactful ending, Singh’s film was awarded the Platform Prize at TIFF.
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- INFO:Thu 29 Feb / The Lighthouse Cinema / 20:00 / 2hr 12min
- DIRECTOR:Tarsem Singh Dhandwar
- COUNTRY:India
- WRITER:Amit Rai
- CAST:Pavia Sidhu, Yugam Sood