Find your next movie

The Rite, a Passion

2002 · Original language: Telugu

Drama

89 minutes

A subtle interplay between clashing ideologies: that of traditional religious values versus modern youth drawn towards extremism. Events overtake Subbaiah Sastry, a highly respected vedic and scholar in his prime now scraping out a meagre existence as a corpse carrier. He endures the contempt of his Hyderabad neighbours due to his acceptance of Tiladaanam, a lowly Brahammic rite involving the acceptance of the sins of the dead in exchange for coins and the food of the deceased. His son, Raghuram, has become a terrorist hunted by the police, at odds with his father. A stark contrast is provided between an outdated system and as yet undefined future. - Melbourne International Film Festival

Starring: Jaya Sheela, Brahmaji, Tanikella Bharani, Prasad Babu, Annapoorna

Where to watch The Rite, a Passion

Streaming options depend on your country and subscription. FlickMango checks saved listings for the United States, United Kingdom, India and Australia.

The interactive view shows the reported options for your selected country. JavaScript is needed to select a country and load viewing links.