What's this movie have to do with Buddhism? Not much other than it takes place in India and the main character is a Zen Master, so to speak.
Amal (2007)
Autorickshaw driver AMAL is content with the small but vital role he serves - driving customers around New Delhi as quickly and safely as possible. But his sense of duty is tested by an eccentric, aging billionaire, who, moved by Amal's humility, bequeaths him his entire estate before passing away. With only one month to discover and claim the inheritance, Amal's struggles with duty and wealth are threatened by all those around him - from a young injured beggar girl and a lovely store merchant, to the danger of the old man's upper-caste friends and siblings, all seeking to claim their share of the riches.
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Watched it yesterday. This was truly a refreshing change from everyday Hollywood cr**. Moving and meaningful story, gread direction and acting make this film a rare gem. A must-see!
ReplyDeleteOne of my sangha members is friends with the writers of the movie and they were kind enough to send us a copy of it to watch at one of our meetings. It was truly a beautiful film about generosity and humility.
ReplyDeleteit wasn't Hollywood, it's a Canadian flick ;) it was awesome, watched it yesterday myself, quite refreshing
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