Traces of Sandalwood (2014)
Two sisters, two cultures
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.
Cast
- Nandita Das - Mina
- Aina Clotet - Paula
- Naby Dakhli - Prakash
- Godeliv Van den Brandt - Nikki
- Rosa Novell - Paula's mother
- Subodh Maskara - Sanjay
- Gal Soler - Paula's father
- Marina Gatell - Recepcionist
Screenplay
- Anna Soler-Pont
- Anna Soler-Pont (Screenplay)
- Asha Miró
- Coral Cruz (Screenstory)
- Asha Miró (Story)
Keywords
spain, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, barcelona, spain, india, search for meaning, adopted child, woman director
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Traces of Sandalwood about?
- 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.
- Who directed Traces of Sandalwood?
- Traces of Sandalwood was directed by María Ripoll.
- Who stars in Traces of Sandalwood?
- Traces of Sandalwood stars Nandita Das, Aina Clotet, Naby Dakhli, Godeliv Van den Brandt, Rosa Novell, Subodh Maskara.
- How long is Traces of Sandalwood?
- Traces of Sandalwood has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Traces of Sandalwood?
- Traces of Sandalwood is a Drama film.
- Where was Traces of Sandalwood produced?
- Traces of Sandalwood was produced in Spain.