Where can I watch How Can It Be (2008)?

In US, How Can It Be is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Who stars in How Can It Be?

How Can It Be stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Ranvir Shorey and Birsa Chatterjee.

When was How Can It Be released?

How Can It Be was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.

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How Can It Be (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film

Released in 2008, How Can It Be is a drama film directed by Mira Nair, running about 9 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of Zainab and Arif, who live their son, Munna, in Brooklyn. Zainab makes the complicated decision to leave her protected life and follow her heart. One of eight shorts commissioned by the United Nations on themes concerning global society.

Who’s in it. How Can It Be stars Konkona Sen Sharma as Zainab, Ranvir Shorey as Arif and Birsa Chatterjee as Munna.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How Can It Be page.

If you liked it. Fans of How Can It Be tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch How Can It Be (2008)?: In US, How Can It Be is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in How Can It Be?: How Can It Be stars Konkona Sen Sharma, Ranvir Shorey and Birsa Chatterjee.
When was How Can It Be released?: How Can It Be was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.