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Movie poster: Heaven on Earth (2008)
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Heaven on Earth

2008 · 106 min Drama
3.4 / 10 · TMDB

When Chand arrives in Brampton, Ontario to meet her new husband, she leaves behind a loving family and supportive community. Now, in a new country, she finds herself living in a modest suburban home with seven other people and two part-time tenants. Inside the home, she is at the mercy of her husband's temper, and her mother-in-law's controlling behaviour.

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Original Title Videsh
Year 2008
Country Canada
Genre Drama
Director Deepa Mehta
Runtime 106 min.
Rating TMDB: 3.4/10 (4 votes)

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The film constructs a harrowing domestic drama, relying on the stark contrast between nostalgic warmth and a cold, oppressive new reality. It explores psychological entrapment and the erosion of self within the walls of a suburban home.

What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of claustrophobia and a quiet empathy for its protagonist. A difficult but impactful portrait of isolation — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Deepa Mehta

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