Tahaan (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2008, Tahaan is a drama film directed by Santosh Sivan, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A tender fable about childhood innocence amid the realities of war is set against the rugged landscape of Kashmir, so long a flash point for the territorial claims of neighboring India and Pakistan. The title character, an eight year old mountain boy, often hears distant gunfire. But it is not until he goes on a quest to reclaim his beloved donkey, which has been confiscated as payment of his poor family's debts, that he is drawn toward a violence he has no capacity to understand.
Who’s in it. Tahaan stars Victor Banerjee as Grandfather, Purav Bhandare as Tahan, Rahul Bose as Zafar and Ankush Dubey as Idrees, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Tahaan has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Brew. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tahaan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tahaan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tahaan (2008)?
- In US, Tahaan is available to stream on Brew. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tahaan worth watching?
- Tahaan holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tahaan?
- Tahaan stars Victor Banerjee, Purav Bhandare, Rahul Bose, Ankush Dubey and Rasika Dugal.
- When was Tahaan released?
- Tahaan was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.