Review of Water (1985) by Shantal S — 08 Nov 2007

Very moving story about gender and social inequality in India.

This review of Water (1985) was written by Shantal S on 08 Nov 2007.

Water has generally received positive reviews.

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By Asif K (805) on 04 Jun 2010

Heart braking and fascinating look at the terrible life of widows in India. It was a very good movie…

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By Reagan W (9) on 07 Apr 2013

I waited this whole movie for them to play Jai Ho and it never happened. Horrible…

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By Stephanie L (419) on 09 May 2010

I was confused at times by this flick, wondering who the audience was supposed to be. Hindu fundamentalists? Western liberals…

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By Christy P (99) on 01 Apr 2013

A deep and profound lesson in India's horrible past treatment of child bride widows that is still sadly part of its present in some areas…

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By Janna L (102) on 16 Nov 2012

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By Ankur S (57) on 22 Jun 2010

It's really terrible and horrifying to see the plight of widows in 19th century India. Nice performances by Seema Biswas, Lisa Ray and the small girl…

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By E L (691) on 28 Jul 2012

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