Train to Pakistan


1h 51m 1998

Brief Synopsis

In 1947, the Muslim minority and Sikh majority in the Indian village of Mano Majra are coexisting peacefully. However, the violence in the rest of India reaches them too, and army occupation forces Muslims to emigrate to Pakistan. In the midst of this ethnic and religious turmoil, a gangster Hindu S

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1998
Production Company
National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 51m

Synopsis

In 1947, the Muslim minority and Sikh majority in the Indian village of Mano Majra are coexisting peacefully. However, the violence in the rest of India reaches them too, and army occupation forces Muslims to emigrate to Pakistan. In the midst of this ethnic and religious turmoil, a gangster Hindu Sikh wanted for murder falls in love with a Muslim girl.

Film Details

Genre
Adaptation
Drama
Historical
Release Date
1998
Production Company
National Film Development Corporation (Nfdc)

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 51m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States 1999

Shown at Cinequest 1999: The San Jose Film Festival (Maverick Competition) February 24 - March 3, 1999.

Sophomore directorial feature for Pamela Rooks.

Released in United States 1999 (Shown at Cinequest 1999: The San Jose Film Festival (Maverick Competition) February 24 - March 3, 1999.)

Released in United States 1998