The Waiting City

2010 1h 40m EN

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5.9

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★5.9TMDB · 9

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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An outwardly happy Australian couple journey to Calcutta to collect their adopted baby, but on arrival find that the arrangements have yet to be finalized. Soon, the intoxicating mystic power of the Indian city pulls them in separate and unexpected directions, and the vulnerability of their marriage begins to reveal itself.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Radha Mitchell
Fiona Simmons
Joel Edgerton
Ben Simmons
Samrat Chakrabarti
Krishna
Isabel Lucas
Scarlett
Tillotama Shome
Sister Tessila
Barun Chanda
Doctor Khan
Dana Roi
Sister Agnes
Tamal Ray Chowdhury
Uncle

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Claire McCarthy
Writers: Claire McCarthy
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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ERA

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Released 16 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Claire McCarthy, shot by Denson Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Michael Yezerski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Veronika Jenet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Radha Mitchell and Joel Edgerton and Samrat Chakrabarti carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt1270850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Claire McCarthy directs. Denson Baker behind the camera. Michael Yezerski scores. Veronika Jenet cuts. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Released 16 years ago.
2Directed by Claire McCarthy, shot by Denson Baker. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Michael Yezerski. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Veronika Jenet shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Radha Mitchell and Joel Edgerton and Samrat Chakrabarti carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt1270850 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.