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> A tale of two sisters. When two nations and it's two different culture meets. Well, I have been waiting for this movie since not so long. It's sad that it was released only in the domestic circuit, but international market would have p...
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Traces of Sandalwood
2014
Movie
95 min
Catalan
Despite her fame and fortune, Mina, a successful Indian actress in Mumbai, can't forget her little sister Sita, from whom she was forced to separate after their mother's death in a village. Thirty years later she will finally find out that Sita is alive and well in Barcelona. However, Sita's adoptive parents have erased all traces of her past. She is now called Paula, works as a researcher in Biology and has no recollection of her Indian background, let alone of Mina. Faced with the shocking truths of her past, Paula begins a long journey of self-discovery, aided along the way by her budding romance with the handsome Indian immigrant Prakash. A story of hope and love across Mumbai and Barcelona; from India to the Mediterranean and all the way back.
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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Aisha Macleod•Genres: Drama, Family
Plot Summary
Two estranged sisters, Meera and Mina, are brought back together by the impending death of their mother. Separated since childhood, they must confront their shared past and the secrets that drove them apart. As they navigate their grief and reconciliation, they uncover a deeper understanding of their family's history and their own identities.
Critical Reception
Traces of Sandalwood received a mixed to positive reception. Critics generally praised the film's emotional depth and strong performances, particularly from its lead actresses. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times, and the narrative could be somewhat convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive exploration of sisterhood and familial bonds.
Noted for the powerful performances of its lead actresses.
Some reviews pointed to a deliberate, sometimes slow, pacing that might not appeal to all viewers.
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Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Film at the 2014 Marrakech International Film Festival.
Fun Fact
The film was shot across India and Spain, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its characters and production team.
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