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Traces of Sandalwood (2014)

Movie ★ 5.8 95 min

Drama

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.

María Ripoll Director Anna Soler-Pont Writer Asha Miró Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 28, 2014
Runtime
95 min
IMDb
tt3521332
Country
Studio
Imagina International, Pontas Films, Golem, Ministerio de Cultura España

Themes

Cast

Nandita Das Nandita Das Mina Aina Clotet Aina Clotet Paula Naby Dakhli Naby Dakhli Prakash Godeliv Van den Brandt Godeliv Van den Brandt Nikki Rosa Novell Rosa Novell Paula's mother Subodh Maskara Sanjay Gal Soler Gal Soler Paula's father Marina Gatell Marina Gatell Recepcionist

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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.
When was Traces of Sandalwood released?
Traces of Sandalwood is a 2014 drama film.
Where can I watch Traces of Sandalwood?
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