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How Can It Be
How Can It Be
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  2. How Can It Be

How Can It Be

2008
9m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

2008

Runtime

9m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

1
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Storyline

The story of Zainab and Arif, who live their son, Munna, in Brooklyn. Zainab makes the complicated decision to leave her protected life and follow her heart. One of eight shorts commissioned by the United Nations on themes concerning global society.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
9m
Oct 3, 2008
Digital Release
Jan 1, 2021
Languages
English
Director
Mira Nair
Mira Nair
Production
LDM Productions
LDM Productions
Production Countries
France
India

Top Cast

3 Cast Members

Konkona Sen Sharma

Konkona Sen Sharma

Zainab

Ranvir Shorey

Ranvir Shorey

Arif

Birsa Chatterjee

Munna

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