Set in southern India in the late 1930s, this provocative tale traces the story of three people caught in an inexorable web of forbidden romance and dangerous secrets. After a British spice planter (Linus Roache) falls in love with his alluring servant (Nandita Das), an idealistic young man (Rahul Bose) finds himself torn between his ambitions and his family, his village and his past. Loyalties are tested and destinies decided as two worlds collide in this powerful and unforgettable drama
Viewer Reviews Before the Rains beautifully captures the tragedy of sexual attraction between a master and his slave. The slave never wins! Nandita Das turns in a commendable performance as an infatuated young woman who perceives the attention of the debonair British man as true love
The main problem I have with this movie is the casting of Rahul Bose. It is almost painful to hear his malayalam (being a malayalee myself). Given the plethora of fantastic Malayalam movie industry actors some of whom were cast in this movie why choose him?
