EARTH DVD

Movie Description:
Earth, the second film in DeepaMehta`s controversial trilogy, is an emotionallydevastating love story set within the sweeping social upheaval and violence of1947 India. As her country teeters on the brink of self-rule and instability, 8 year old Lenny, an innocent girl from an affluent family, is in danger ofhaving her world turned upside down. As the simmering violence around them reaches a boiling point, Lenny`s beautiful nanny Shanta falls in lovewith one of Lenny`sheroes..the charismatic and peace advocating Hassan.Love, however, can be dangerous when religious differences are tearing thecountry apart, and frendships and loyalty are put to the test.