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It’s a Long Way to the Sea (1995): Cast

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It’s a Long Way to the Sea is a 1995 drama directed by Jahnu Barua, starring Arun Nath, Kashmiri Saikia and Sushanta Barooah. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes.

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It’s a Long Way to the Sea (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Jahnu Barua
Genre
Drama
Original language
Assamese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is It’s a Long Way to the Sea About?

The premise of It’s a Long Way to the Sea without spoilers.

Powal is a boatman in Nemuguri, a village on the banks of the Dihing River. With no bridge at that crossing, his family has ferried travelers for three generations, guaranteeing his livelihood, and the rhythm of village life. Life runs until persistent rumors spread about a new bridge being built across the river, threatening his way of life.

It’s a Long Way to the Sea Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • boy
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • boatman
  • ferry services
  • bathing in a river
  • boy rear nudity
  • land dispute
  • job in jeopardy
  • open air market
  • eye exam
  • building a bridge
  • footbridge
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  • jumping on a bed
  • boy frontal nudity
  • sleeping nude
  • milking a cow
  • skinny dipping
  • boy skinny dipping
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Cast & crew

It’s a Long Way to the Sea Cast

Arun Nath leads the cast, with Kashmiri Saikia and Sushanta Barooah. Directed by Jahnu Barua; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in It’s a Long Way to the Sea

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From the director

More from Jahnu Barua

More films directed by Jahnu Barua: Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara, The Catastrophe and Aparoopa.

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It’s a Long Way to the Sea FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of It’s a Long Way to the Sea, each answered in a sentence.

How long is It’s a Long Way to the Sea?

It’s a Long Way to the Sea runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was It’s a Long Way to the Sea released?

It’s a Long Way to the Sea was released on January 10, 1995.

Who directed It’s a Long Way to the Sea?

It’s a Long Way to the Sea was directed by Jahnu Barua.

More films by Jahnu Barua

Who is in the cast of It’s a Long Way to the Sea?

It’s a Long Way to the Sea stars Arun Nath, Kashmiri Saikia and Sushanta Barooah, among 7 credited actors.

Does It’s a Long Way to the Sea have a post-credit scene?

No. It’s a Long Way to the Sea has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is It’s a Long Way to the Sea in?

The original language of It’s a Long Way to the Sea is Assamese.

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