Sita Sings the Blues

Animation, Musical

In the Indian legend, Sita is given to Prince Rama in marriage after Rama conquers the other princely suitors for her hand. No sooner is Rama appointed crown prince than he falls victim of a plot that sends him into banishment for fourteen years. Sita accompanies her husband, but is abducted shortly afterwards. With the aid of friendly gods, Rama sets off in pursuit and, following a dangerous struggle, succeeds in freeing her. Rama and Sita return to their home where Rama is made king. But soon after this Rama begins to doubt his wife's fidelity and casts her out. Sita undergoes a fire test to prove her steadfastness, survives unscathed and returns to Rama. Rated No Rating .

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Cast: Reena Shah, Manish Acharya, Aseem Chhabra, Bhavana Nagulapally, Annette Hanshaw

Produced by: Nina Paley

Directed by: Nina Paley

Written by: Nina Paley

Running time: 1hr 22min

Opens: Apr 23, 2010 LA