EARTH

Movie Description:
Earth, the second film in DeepaMehta`s controversial trilogy, is an emotionallydevastating love story set within the sweeping social upheavel and violenceof 1947 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 of having her world turned upside down. As the simmering violence around them reaches a boiling point, Lenny`sbeautiful nanny shanta falls inlove with one of Lenny`s heroes...the charismatic and peace advocating Hassan.Love, however, can be dangerous when religious differences are tearing thecountry apart, and friendships and loyalty are put to the test.