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Indian Tales
Indian proverbs and superstitions shape the complex love life of a young British woman.
Overview
A young woman exacts revenge on her boyfriend when she discovers that he has cheated on her, but have events been shaped by other forces? A delightful comedy that explores the way Indian folklore seeps into the lives of modern Brits, Indian Tales stars Amita Dhiri who would go on to find fame as Milly Nassim in 90s TV drama ‘This Life’. It’s written and directed by Asif Kapadia, Oscar winning director of Amy (2015).
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