Before the Rains(2007)
Before the Rains Synopsis
Set in southern India in the late 1930s, this provocative tale traces the story of three people caught in an inexorable web of forbidden romance and dangerous secrets. After a British spice planter falls in love with his alluring servant, an idealistic young man finds himself torn between his ambitions and his family, his village and his past.
Before the Rains (2007) is a drama and romance film directed by Santosh Sivan, released on September 7, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Linus Roache, Nandita Das, Rahul Bose and Jennifer Ehle. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Santosh Sivan
- Writers:
- Cathy Rabin
- Producers:
- Mark Burton, Paul Hardart, Tom Hardart
- Cinematographer:
- Santosh Sivan
- Composer:
- Mark Kilian
- Production:
- Excalibur Pictures, Adirondack Pictures, Merchant Ivory Productions
- Status:
- Released
Before the Rains (2007) Trailer
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Before the Rains Cast & Crew
Main cast
Linus Roache
as Henry Moores
Nandita Das
as Sajaani
Rahul Bose
as T. K. Neelan
Jennifer Ehle
as Laura Moores
Indrajith Sukumaran
as Manas
Lal
as Rajat
Thilakan
as T.K.'s father
Ganapathi S. Poduval
Key crew
Directed by Santosh Sivan, written by Cathy Rabin, produced by Mark Burton, Paul Hardart and Tom Hardart.
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Before the Rains Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 15 ratings.
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Before the Rains – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Before the Rains online?
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Before the Rains (2007) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Before the Rains?
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The main cast of Before the Rains (2007) includes Linus Roache, Nandita Das, Rahul Bose, Jennifer Ehle and Indrajith Sukumaran. The film was directed by Santosh Sivan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Before the Rains released?
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Before the Rains was released on September 7, 2007 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Before the Rains worth watching?
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Before the Rains (2007) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Before the Rains?
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