The Assam Garden (1985)
An insecure, aggressive widow of a tea garden manager reluctantly develops an affectionate relationship with an Indian housewife and her family.
Director: Mary McMurray
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: June 4, 1985
Cast
- Deborah Kerr - Helen
- Madhur Jaffrey - Ruxmani
- Alec McCowen - Mr. Philpott
- Iain Cuthbertson - Arthur
- Zia Mohyeddin - Mr. Lal
- Anton Lesser - Mr. Sutton
- Peggy Ann Wood - Mrs. Grace
- Ronald Russell - Mr. Grace
Screenplay
- Elisabeth Bond (Screenplay)
Production: Moving Picture Company
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal
Keywords
friendship, culture clash, widow, garden, loss, woman director, meditative
More Films by Director: Mary McMurray
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Assam Garden about?
- An insecure, aggressive widow of a tea garden manager reluctantly develops an affectionate relationship with an Indian housewife and her family.
- Who directed The Assam Garden?
- The Assam Garden was directed by Mary McMurray.
- Who stars in The Assam Garden?
- The Assam Garden stars Deborah Kerr, Madhur Jaffrey, Alec McCowen, Iain Cuthbertson, Zia Mohyeddin, Anton Lesser.
- How long is The Assam Garden?
- The Assam Garden has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Assam Garden?
- The Assam Garden is a Drama film.
- Where was The Assam Garden produced?
- The Assam Garden was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Assam Garden?
- The themes of The Assam Garden include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Heavy Consequences of Friendship Betrayal.