Ocean of Pearls


1h 37m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Amrit Singh is of two worlds, but belongs to neither. A turban-wearing Sikh, he has lived his life in North America out of sorts and out of place, cast adrift at an uneasy crossroads between East and West. But when he is offered a prestigious position as a transplant surgeon in a Detroit hospital, t

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Medical
Religion
Release Date
2008
Location
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

Synopsis

Amrit Singh is of two worlds, but belongs to neither. A turban-wearing Sikh, he has lived his life in North America out of sorts and out of place, cast adrift at an uneasy crossroads between East and West. But when he is offered a prestigious position as a transplant surgeon in a Detroit hospital, the young doctor sees it as an opportunity to start fresh. He struggles to be the man he believes he is and at the same time the person he wants to be. His ambitious pursuit of success, however eventually leads to tragedy and it is only in defining his singular identity that he finds peace.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Medical
Religion
Release Date
2008
Location
Detroit, Michigan, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 37m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States May 2008

Released in United States Spring May 7, 2010

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Competition) May 14-25, 2008

Released in United States May 2008 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (Competition) May 14-25, 2008)

Released in United States Spring May 7, 2010 (NYC)