Provoked
2006, 109 minutes, Rated MA
Unable to bear the brutality and repeated rapes by her alcoholic husband, Kiranjit Ahluwalia (Aishwarya Rai - Guru, Bride and Rejudice), a Punjabi housewife and mother of two in London, sets him on fire and killsh im. charged with first-degree murder, she is sentenced to life imprisonment, where she befriends her cell mate. Moved by her story, the cell mates asks her stepbrother, a highly respected Queen's counsel (Robbie Coltrane- Cracker, Harry Potter) to file her appeal. Her case comes to the attention of a group of Asian Social workers who begin a public campaign for her freedom. This inspiring tale of courage and justice is based on a true story.
- Director:
- Jag Mundhra [2],
- Starring:
- Miranda Richardson [40], Robbie Coltrane [50], Nandita Das [3], Naveen Andrews [50], Aishwarya Rai [10], Raji James [4], Leena Dhingra [1], Claire Louise Amias [1], Ray Panthaki [1],
- Screen Formats:
- Widescreen 2.35:1
- Language and Sound:
- English 5.1 Dolby Digital
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