Sita Sings the Blues (2008)
02/11/2008 (US) • 1h 22m
The Greatest Break-Up Story Ever Told.
Overview
Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.
Top Billed Cast
Sita
Rama
Sita (singing)
Narrator
Narrator
Narrator
Dave / Dasharatha / Ravana / Dhobi / Valmiki
Surphanaka
Mareecha/ Hunuman
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$290,000.00
Revenue
-
Keywords
jazz
san francisco, california
cat
suspicion
hinduism
duty
forest
family drama
india
gossip
storytelling
martyr
sheikh
shadow puppet
ramayana
mistrust
monkey warrior
exiled prince
devoted wife
faithfulness
long distance relationship
test of faithfulness
test by fire
based on myths, legends or folklore
woman director
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