Masala
- Original title
- Masala
- Year
- 1991
- Running time
- 106 min.
- Country
- Canada
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- Comedy. Romance. Musical | Immigration. Drugs
- Synopsis
- Five years ago, under the watchful eye of the great god Krishna, a plane of Indians returning to the homeland exploded in Canadian skies; a mortal named Krishna lost his family in that crash. In the present, this mortal Krishna is a former heroin addict with a nebulous past, and has returned to his mother's family: an aunt who married a sari dealer. He becomes involved in their lives, as they deal with their cultural identity with a fawning Canada eager to patronize their Indian subjects when convenient, but willing to be aggressive when they need to, as when Mr. Tikkoo wants to keep a rare stamp he found for his collection but which the Canadian authorities determine is of historical interest. In all of this, the mighty god Krishna moves, increasingly troubled by his lack of relevancy in this alien land.
- Awards
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1991: Genie Awards (Canada): nominated to Best Leading Actor.
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