So Far from India (1983): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1983 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1983, So Far from India is a dokumentarfilm film directed by Mira Nair, running about 49 minutes.
What it’s about. Via the New York Times: "...film examines the marriage of Ashok Sheth and his wife, Hansa. Ashok moved to New York only days after the wedding, to a woman he barely knew; the match was arranged in the traditional way. Now Ashok sells magazines in a subway station at 116th Street, lives in a cell- sized apartment and cherishes his new freedom. The film follows Ashok through such American activities as a visit to a store that sells running shoes. Then it follows him back to India, where Hansa waits with a baby he has never seen, and with a great many questions as to her future. "
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, So Far from India has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch So Far from India page.
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Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch So Far from India (1983)?
- In USA, So Far from India is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is So Far from India worth watching?
- So Far from India holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy dokumentarfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was So Far from India released?
- So Far from India was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.