As someone who is fairly familiar with Indian and Hindu history and culture, it surprised me a bit when I learned about how widows were treated in India before it became became independent from England. But then again, I'm not really surprised considering the Hindu culture and the caste system, I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this part of Indian culture on screen, as most films I have seen set in India are films written and directed by white people (usually British). It was fascinating to see what a young girl's life would mean after being forced into a marriage at such a young age and then having to live as a widow before she reached the age of ten. All in all, this film was a good reminder in reserving my judgements when learning about different cultures, and how to earn from them rather than make rash conclusions.
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