Trishna

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DVD Released (Y/M/D): 2012-11-06

Genre: Drama

Director: Michael Winterbottom

Stars: Freida Pinto , Riz Ahmed , Anurag Kashyap , Roshan Seth , Kalki Koechlin , Mita Vasisht , Harish Khanna , Leela Madhauram , Pratiksha Singh , Neet Mohan , Sam Hastings , Marc Richardson

MPAA Rating: R

Synopsis: Based on Thomas Hardy's classic novel Tess of the D'Ubervilles, master filmmaker Michael Winterbottom's newest film stars Frieda Pinto who soars as Trishna in her most revealing performance yet. Trishna lives with her family in a village in Rajasthan, India's largest state. As the eldest daughter, she works in a nearby resort to help pay the bills. Jay (Riz Ahmed) is the wealthy son of a property developer. When he takes up managing a resort at his father's request, he meets Trishna at a dance and their fates cross. Jay finds every opportunity to win Trishna's affection and she accepts his efforts with shy curiosity. But when the two move to Mumbai and become a couple, Jay's deep family bond threaten the young lovers' bliss. Source: IFC

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