Water

Plot

Set in colonial India against Gandhi's rise to power, it's the story of 8-year-old Chuyia, who is widowed and sent to a home to live in penitence; once there, Chuyia's feisty presence deeply affects the lives of the other residents.

Director

Deepa Mehta

Writer

Deepa Mehta, Anurag Kashyap

Cast

• Lisa Ray
• John Abraham
• Seema Biswas

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 17 wins & 18 nominations total