| Praying with Anger | |
|---|---|
) | |
| Directed by | M. Night Shyamalan |
| Produced by | M. Night Shyamalan |
| Written by | M. Night Shyamalan |
| Starring | M. Night Shyamalan Mike Muthu |
| Music by | Edmund Choi |
| Cinematography | Madhu Ambat |
| Edited by | Frank Reynolds |
Production company | Crescent Moon |
| Distributed by | Cinevistaas |
Release date |
(Toronto Film Festival) |
Running time | 107 minutes |
| Language | English |
Praying with Anger is a 1992 Indian-American independent drama film, known for M. Night Shyamalan who made his directorial debut, produced, wrote and starred in the film.[1]
It is about a young Indian American's return to India. It explores the clash of Western values with those of the Indian subcontinent.
Plot
Indian American Dev Raman (M. Night Shyamalan), who was raised in the United States, returns to his native country to spend a year as part of a college exchange program. He is initially reluctant, but his mother insists and he respects her wishes. While there, he discovers that his cold and distant father, now deceased, carried a quiet and profound affection towards him.
While he is in India, he receives guidance from his friend Sanjay (Mike Muthu). As the visit progresses, Dev ignores Sanjay's suggestions, and the interaction between Indian and Western cultures quickly precipitates into misunderstanding and violence.[2]
Dev realizes that one may pray to the deities of the Hindu pantheon in almost any emotional state except indifference. As he explores his past and sees the miscommunication between the two cultures, Dev is overwhelmed and finds himself only able to pray with anger.
Release
The film never received a wide release for mainstream distribution and has been shown primarily at film festivals. Praying With Anger screened at the 1993 AFI Fest, where it won the “First Film Competition” for American independent filmmakers.[3]
Cast
- M. Night Shyamalan – Dev Raman
- Mike Muthu – Sanjay
- Richa Ahuja – Rupal Mohan
- Sushma Ahuja – Mrs. Mohan
References
- ^ FilmAffinity
- ^ James Berardinelli (1993). "Review: Praying With Anger". Reelviews.net.
- ^ AFI Catalog
External links
- Praying with Anger at IMDb