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The Ode (2008)
Director: Nilanjan Neil Lahiri
Cast: Sachin Bhatt, Wilson Cruz, Sakina Jaffrey, Parvesh Cheena
Runtime105 min
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A young, gay Indian flees to Hollywood, away from an overprotective mother and memories of his father's violent death. A successful banker by day, at night his life unravels in a blur of alcohol, drugs, and sex as he grapples with love, loss and ultimately, forgiveness. Based on actual events and the acclaimed novel by Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla.
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The Ode, a 2008 film directed by Nilanjan Neil Lahiri and based on the acclaimed novel by Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla, has received mixed reviews from critics. While the film tackles themes of love, loss, and forgiveness, and is based on actual events, audience reception appears to be somewhat divided, with no publicly available ratings or awards recognition to date.
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Fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the emotional depth and nuanced performances in The Ode, the 2008 film directed by Nilanjan Neil Lahiri that explores themes of sexuality, loss, and the search for forgiveness through the story of a young, gay Indian man struggling with his past in Hollywood.
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The Ode is a 2008 English-language American-Indian drama film directed by Nilanjan Neil Lahiri and starring Sachin Bhatt, Wilson Cruz and Sakina Jaffrey. The film is an adaptation of the novel, Ode to Lata by Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla. The biopic was shot on location in Kenya and in Los Angeles and produced by Ratna Maity, with Bharat Shah as executive producer. The film marks the acting debut of Indian actress, Lakshmi Manchu.
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