India's Daughter
Originally released in 2015. India's Daughter is a documentary film. directed by Leslee Udwin. At just 63 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Asha Devi, Badri Singh, and Satendra
Synopsis
The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving bus, and her death, sparked unprecedented protests and riots throughout India and led to the first glimmers of a change of mindset. Interwoven into the story line are the lives, values and mindsets of the rapists whom the film makers have had exclusive and unprecedented access to interview before they hang. The film examines the society and values which spawn such violent acts, and makes an optimistic and impassioned plea for change.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 8, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 3m
63 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (46 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
India
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Director
Top Cast
Asha Devi
as Herself, Jyoti Singh's mother
Badri Singh
as Himself, Jyoti Singh's father
Satendra
as Himself, Jyoti Singh's tutor and close friend
Mukesh Singh
as Himself, rapist
M.L. Sharma
as Himself, defence lawyer for the rapists
Vinay Sharma
as Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
Pawan Gupta
as Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
Akshay Thakur
as Himself, convicted of Jyoti Singh's rape and murder
A.P. Singh
as Himself, defence lawyer for the rapists
Leila Seth
as Herself - Former Chief Justice Member of Rape Review Committee
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Assassin Films
- Tathagat Films
- BBC Storyville
Frequently Asked Questions
What is India's Daughter about?
The story of the short life, and brutal gang rape and murder in Delhi in December 2012 of an exceptional and inspiring young woman. The rape of the 23 year old medical student by 6 men on a moving ...
Who directed India's Daughter?
India's Daughter was directed by Leslee Udwin.
How long is India's Daughter?
India's Daughter has a runtime of 1 hours and 3 minutes (63 minutes total).
When was India's Daughter released?
India's Daughter was released on March 8, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in India's Daughter?
The main cast of India's Daughter includes Asha Devi, Badri Singh, Satendra, Mukesh Singh, M.L. Sharma.