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Sita Sings the Blues
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Sita Sings the Blues

2008 · 82 min Animation Drama Music Romance Fantasy
6.9 / 10 · TMDB

Utilizing the 1920s jazz vocals of Annette Hanshaw, the epic Indian tale of exiled prince Ramayana and his bride Sita is mirrored by a spurned woman's contemporary personal life, and light-hearted but knowledgeable discussion of historical background by a trio of Indian shadow puppets.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Nina Paley

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

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Reena Shah

Sita

Debargo Sanyal

Debargo Sanyal

Rama

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Annette Hanshaw

Sita (singing)

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Aseem Chhabra

Narrator

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Bhavana Nagulapally

Narrator

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Manish Acharya

Narrator

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Sanjiv Jhaveri

Dave / Dasharatha / Ravana / Dhobi / Valmiki

Pooja Kumar

Pooja Kumar

Surphanaka

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Aladdin Ullah

Mareecha/ Hunuman

Nina Paley

Nina Paley

Nina

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