Heaven on Earth

Details
Genre:
Drama
Run Times:
106 min
Language:
English, Punjabi (w. English Subtitles)
Cast:
Preity Zinta, Balinder Johal, Gourrav Sihan, Vansh Bhardwaj
Director:
Deepa Mehta
Writer:
Deepa Mehta
Plot Summary

Chand journeys from India to Canada to marry Rocky, a man she has never met, and to live with her husband’s extended family in Brampton. Trapped between tradition and the desire for happiness, she retreats into a parallel mythical world. But when myth and reality collide, Chand must choose between duty and freedom.

Festivals and Awards

Toronto International Film Festival, Canada, September 2008

Atlantic Film Festival, Canada, September 2008

Chicago International Film Festival, USA, October 2008
*Winner: Best Actress

MIAAC Film Festival, USA, November 2008

Dubai International Film Festival, UAE, December 2008

Palm Springs International Film Festival, USA, January 2009

Tongues On Fire Film Festival, UK, March 2009

San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival, USA, March 2009

Bermuda International Film Festival, Bermuda, March 2009

AFI Dallas International Film Festival, USA, March 2009

Istanbul International Film Festival, Turkey, April 2009

Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles, USA, April 2009

Verona Film Festival, Italy, April 2009
*Winner: Youth Jury Prize – The Silver Rose

Munich International Film Festival, Germany, June 2009

Jerusalem International Film Festival, Israel, July 2009

Bollywood Norway Film Festival, Norway, August 2009

Sydney’s Canadian Film Festival, Australia, August 2009

Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival, Taiwan, November 2009

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Estonia, November 2009

River to River, Florence Indian Film Festival, Italy, December 2009
*Winner: DigiChannel Audience Award – Feature Film Category

tARTuFF, Estonia, August 2010

Antwerp Indian Film Festival, Belgium, September 2010