Movie Description:
Queen Victoria`s India. The year is 1893. Champaner...a small farming village in Central India. On the outskirts of the village stands aBritish cantonment, commanded by CaptainRussel-an arrogant and capricious man who wields the power of life and death over the villages under his juridiction.LAGAAN-a story of a battle without bloodshed. Fought by a group of unlikely heroes led by Bhuvan, an enigmatic youngfarmer with courage born of conviction- and a dream in his heart. Helped by Elizabeth, an English rose who came to India and lost her heart, and Bhuvan`spillar of strength, Gauri, the young andperky village girl who dreams only of a home with the man she loves. A story of extraordinary circumstancesthrust upon ordinary people. Adversity faces with fortitude and injustice withdignity. Faithand courage come face toface with arrogance and ruthlessness..and the human spirit triumphs.