Such a Long Journey (2000)
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92% of critics liked it
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64% of users liked it
(625 ratings)
Based on Robinton Mistry's biting epic novel of the same name, this drama recounts the spiritual and physical consequences that result when a decent man allows himself to be convinced to perform an illegal act in the name of patriotism. The story takes place in India, 1971, a time when the… More Based on Robinton Mistry's biting epic novel of the same name, this drama recounts the spiritual and physical consequences that result when a decent man allows himself to be convinced to perform an illegal act in the name of patriotism. The story takes place in India, 1971, a time when the country was fighting Pakistan for control of Bangladesh. Middle-aged Parsee Gustad Noble (Roshan Seth) has spent most of his adult life caring for his wife and children. With a sickly daughter and an estranged grown son, Noble feels dissatisfied and bored with his life until he reunites with his estranged friend Jimmy Bilimoria (Naseeruddin Shah), who asks Gustad in a letter to launder money for his cause. Though normally known for his impeccable morals, Gustad agrees to do so, employing the assistance of his dimwitted co-worker Dinshawji (Sam Dastor). This film was shown in the "Special Presentation" category at the 1998 Toronto Film Festival. It also received numerous "Genie" awards in its native Canada. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Sturla Gunnarsson
- Genres
- Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Mar 24, 2000 Wide
- On DVD
- Feb 27, 2001
- Studio
- The Shooting Gallery
Critic Reviews
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Emily Bobrow, Film Journal International
To watch the film is to feel somewhat cheated. Unfortunately, it is clear we are viewing the cut-and-pasted pieces of a larger and presumably more moving whole.
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Cast
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Roshan Seth
as Gustad Noble
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Soni Razdan
as Dilnavaz Noble
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Om Puri
as Ghulam
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Naseeruddin Shah
as Jimmy Bilimoria
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Ranjit Chowdhry
as Pavement Artist
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Sam Dastor
as Dinshawji
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Kurush Deboo
as Tehmul
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Pearl Padamsee
as Mrs. Kupitia
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Vrajesh Hirjee
as Sonrab Noble
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Shazneen Damania
as Roshan Noble
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Kurush Dastur
as Darius Noble
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Noshirwan Jehangir
as Inspector Bamji
