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  • 2000
  • Image Entertainment
  • 1 h 53 m
  • 2000
  • Image Entertainment
  • 1 h 53 m
Such a Long Journey

Summary Set on the eve of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan, the members of the Noble family in tension-filled Bombay vehemently disagree about what to do when an old friend, a soldier who'd abruptly disappeared, finally contacts them, only to ask a dangerous favor. Parsi Gustad Noble's (Seth) apparently close-knit family is held togethe...

Directed By: Sturla Gunnarsson

Written By: Rohinton Mistry, Sooni Taraporevala

  • 2000
  • Image Entertainment
  • 1 h 53 m
  • 2000
  • Image Entertainment
  • 1 h 53 m

Such a Long Journey

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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Summary Set on the eve of the 1971 war between India and Pakistan, the members of the Noble family in tension-filled Bombay vehemently disagree about what to do when an old friend, a soldier who'd abruptly disappeared, finally contacts them, only to ask a dangerous favor. Parsi Gustad Noble's (Seth) apparently close-knit family is held togethe...

Directed By: Sturla Gunnarsson

Written By: Rohinton Mistry, Sooni Taraporevala

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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83% Positive
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17% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews
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83% Positive
15 Reviews
17% Mixed
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90
It's scary and hilarious, with a magical, nonrealist tone, and it emphasizes physical comedy as much as disturbing, beautifully integrated metaphors.
By Lisa Alspector FULL REVIEW
80
The entire cast is right on the money, a special word must be said about Seth.
By Andy Klein FULL REVIEW
75
A deftly layered drama.
By Peter Stack FULL REVIEW
75
While no individual plot strand is vividly compelling, their interplay makes for a hearty and humanistic mix, carried by the performances.
By Jay Carr FULL REVIEW
75
A cinematic treat, thanks to the well-defined supporting characters, the flawless attention to detail and a performance by the great Roshan Seth - one of the most underrated actors of his generation - which is just about perfect.
By John Petrakis FULL REVIEW
70
The filmmaking is fresh and unemphatic, and the acting is generally gripping.
By Michael Atkinson FULL REVIEW
60
A thoughtful but uneven film.
By Kevin Thomas FULL REVIEW

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Production Company Amy International Artists, The Film Works
Release Date Mar 24, 2000
Duration 1 h 53 m
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Awards

Genie Awards
• 3 Wins & 12 Nominations
Vancouver International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination

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