2016
Not Rated
Wolfe Releasing
1 h 40 m

2016
Not Rated
Wolfe Releasing
1 h 40 m

Summary An Indian teenager (Kalki Koechlin) with cerebral palsy leaves her homeland to study in New York, falls in love with a young blind woman, and begins a remarkable journey to self-discovery and independence.

Drama

Directed By: Shonali Bose, Nilesh Maniyar

Written By: Atika Chohan, Shonali Bose, Nilesh Maniyar

2016
Not Rated
Wolfe Releasing
1 h 40 m

2016
Not Rated
Wolfe Releasing
1 h 40 m

Margarita with a Straw

Name: Margarita with a Straw
Genre: Drama
Released: 2016-05-20
Duration: 1 min 40 s
Rating: 63
Cast: Kalki Koechlin, Revathi, Sayani Gupta, Hussain Dalal, Tenzing Dalha

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings

6.7

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Drama

Directed By: Shonali Bose, Nilesh Maniyar

Written By: Atika Chohan, Shonali Bose, Nilesh Maniyar

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Generally Favorable Based on 4 Critic Reviews

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Variety

May 19, 2016

Overall, Margarita, With a Straw is an unexpected delight of charm and substance.

By Dennis Harvey FULL REVIEW

The Hollywood Reporter

May 19, 2016

Director Bose handles the material with a light, elegant touch. It helps that the cast, especially the remarkable Koechlin who gives a bravura performance in both physical and emotional terms, can carry it all off.

By Leslie Felperin FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

May 19, 2016

Koechlin gives such a remarkably warm, expressive performance (she and Gupta are non-disabled) it’s hard not to be captivated by much of this tender, if choppy film.

By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW

The Guardian

May 19, 2016

Margarita, With a Straw is a sturdily conceived, emotionally direct drama.

By Andrew Pulver FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings

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71% Positive
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29% Negative
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Production Company ADAPT, Ishaan Talkies, Jakhotia Group, Viacom18 Motion Pictures

Release Date May 20, 2016

Duration 1 h 40 m

Rating Not Rated

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Awards

FOI Online Awards

• 1 Win & 4 Nominations

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival

• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

Asian Film Festival Barcelona

• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

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Top Cast

Kalki Koechlin

Laila

Revathi

Shubhangini, Laila's mother

Sayani Gupta

Khanum

Hussain Dalal

Dhruv, Laila's schoolmate

Tenzing Dalha

Nima, Band member

Kuljeet Singh

Baljit, Laila's Father)

Malhar Khushu

Monu, Laila's Brother

William Moseley

Jared

Jose Rivera

NYU Professor

Shuchi Dwivedi

Sameera, Band member

Doug Plaut

Rob

Jennifer Silverstein

Nancy

Jacob Berger

Electronics Salesman

Marco Torriani

Charles

Carlotta Summers

Student

Asia Kaleem

Blues Band Singer

Nicolette Dehi

Dancer, Performer

Dorsea Palmer

Disabled College Student

Stefano Villabona

Disabled College Student

Vin Scialla

Riot Police on radio

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