Before the Rains
Director: Santosh Sivan
Writer: Cathy Rabin
Cast: Linus Roache, Rahul Bose, Nandita Das,
Jennifer
Ehle, John Standing
Production: Merchant Ivory presents in association with Adirondack
Pictures, Excalibur Pictures and Santosh Sivan Productions an Echo Lake
Entertainment production
Status: In theaters May 9th, 2008
Directed by acclaimed Indian director Santosh Sivan (The Terrorist, Asoka) in his English language debut, BEFORE THE RAINS tells a story of love and loyalty as two cultures collide at the intersection of history.
Set in 1937, the film is exquisitely shot and beautifully captures the remarkable and lush landscape of southern India. Starring Linus Roach, Nandita Das, Jennifer Ehle, Rahul Bose and John Standing, the film will have its World Premiere at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival as a Special Presentation