Tränen auf heißem Sand (1974): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, Tränen auf heißem Sand is a drama film directed by Shyam Benegal, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Laxmi lives a poor lifestyle in a small village in India along with her husband, Kishtaya, who is a deaf-mute. Both husband and wife work for the wealthy landlord. The landlord's son, Surya, has to cancel his studies and return home to look after the estate, as well as formalize his marriage to Saroj, the girl he was compelled to get married to when he was very young. Shortly thereafter Kishtaya is apprehended stealing toddy from the fields, is severely beaten, left senseless, and when he recovers he absconds, leaving Laxmi alone to fend for herself.
Who’s in it. Tränen auf heißem Sand stars Shabana Azmi as Laxmi, Anant Nag as Surya, Sadhu Meher as Kishtaya and Priya Tendulkar as Saru, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Tränen auf heißem Sand has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tränen auf heißem Sand page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tränen auf heißem Sand tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Tränen auf heißem Sand (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tränen auf heißem Sand change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tränen auf heißem Sand worth watching?
- Tränen auf heißem Sand holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tränen auf heißem Sand?
- Tränen auf heißem Sand stars Shabana Azmi, Anant Nag, Sadhu Meher, Priya Tendulkar and Aga Mohamed Hussain.
- When was Tränen auf heißem Sand released?
- Tränen auf heißem Sand was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.