Amu (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2005, Amu is a drama and history film directed by Shonali Bose, running about 102 minutes. “When the past lives in the present...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Amu is the story of Kaju, a twenty-one-year-old Indian American woman who returns to India to visit her family and discover the place where she was born. The film takes a dark turn as Kaju stumbles against secrets and lies from her past. A horrifying genocide that took place twenty years ago turns out to hold the key to her mysterious origins.
Who’s in it. Amu stars Konkona Sen Sharma as Kaju "Amu", Yashpal Sharma as Gobind, Ankur Khanna as Kabir and Brinda Karat as Keya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Amu has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Amu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Amu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Amu (2005)?
- In US, Amu is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Amu worth watching?
- Amu holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Amu?
- Amu stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Yashpal Sharma, Ankur Khanna, Brinda Karat and Chaiti Ghosh.
- When was Amu released?
- Amu was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.