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Key Features:
Cultural identity, Nostalgia, Social responsibility, Indian culture, Expatriate, Village life, Returning home, Self-discovery, Social issues, Cultural clash, Charismatic protagonist, Emotional journey, Redemption, Humanitarian
Tone:
earnest, restrained
Target Audience:
Indian diaspora, Viewers interested in social issues, Fans of feel-good movies, Those seeking cultural experiences
Emotional Arc:
Detachment → Connection → Commitment

Swades

2004-12-17
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A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Ballal, Smith Seth, Lekh Tandon, Rajesh Vivek, Daya Shankar Pandey, Farrukh Jaffar, Vishnudutt Gaur, Raja Awasthi
Crew
Ashutosh Gowariker, Ayan Mukerji, Ronnie Screwvala, Yashodeep Nigudkar, Lalit Marathe, Amin Hajee, Sameer Sharma, Ashutosh Gowariker, Charlotte Whitby-Coles, M. G. Sathya, Ashutosh Gowariker, Ashutosh Gowariker
Rating
7.3(354 votes)
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