Traces of Sandalwood (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Traces of Sandalwood is a 2014 drama directed by María Ripoll, starring Nandita Das as Mina, Aina Clotet and Naby Dakhli. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $429,453 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- María Ripoll
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Catalan - Studio
- Imagina International
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Traces of Sandalwood About?
The premise of Traces of Sandalwood without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After their mother's death, successful actress Mina was separated from her younger sister Sita in a remote Indian village. Thirty years later, Mina discovers Sita is alive and living in Barcelona, but under a new identity as Paula. Adopted and raised without knowledge of her Indian heritage, Paula works as a biology researcher. Mina’s revelation sparks a journey of self-discovery for Paula, intertwined with a blossoming romance with Prakash, an Indian immigrant. The film explores themes of family, identity, and love, spanning Mumbai and Barcelona.
Traces of Sandalwood Cast & Characters
Nandita Das leads the cast as Mina, with Aina Clotet as Paula and Naby Dakhli as Prakash. Directed by María Ripoll; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director María Ripoll
- Nandita Das as Mina
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Aina Clotet as Paula - Naby Dakhli as Prakash
- Subodh Maskara as Sanjay
Also Starring in Traces of Sandalwood
· 4 more- Gal Soler Paula's father
- Rosa Novell Paula's mother
- Marina Gatell Recepcionist
- Godeliv Van den Brandt Nikki
More from María Ripoll
More films directed by María Ripoll, best-rated first: Live Twice, Love Once, Tortilla Soup, Yo no soy esa and We Won’t Kill Each Other with Guns.
Traces of Sandalwood Plot Summary
What happens in Traces of Sandalwood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with a shattering moment: 6-year-old Mina, Nandita Das, saves her newborn sister Sita from drowning, taking on the heavy burden of care and protection for both of them. But when their mother dies years later, their father hands them over to a woman from the city. Sita is left with nuns, while Mina is consigned to a brothel, from which she narrowly escapes. She finds work as a maid for a wealthy family, where she forms an alliance with Sanjay, the handsome son of the house.
Full summary
The whole story of Traces of Sandalwood, scene by scene
Traces of Sandalwood Box Office
Traces of Sandalwood grossed $429,453 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$429.5K
- International
- $429.5K
How Well Do You Know Traces of Sandalwood?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who saves a newborn baby sister from drowning at the beginning of the story?
Traces of Sandalwood Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Rastros de sándalo” and “Traces de santal”.
- Also known as
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- Rastros de sándalo
- Traces de santal
- Sandal Ağacı
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Traces of Sandalwood FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Traces of Sandalwood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Traces of Sandalwood?
Traces of Sandalwood runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Traces of Sandalwood released?
Traces of Sandalwood was released on November 28, 2014.
Who directed Traces of Sandalwood?
Traces of Sandalwood was directed by María Ripoll.
More films by María Ripoll Who is in the cast of Traces of Sandalwood?
Traces of Sandalwood stars Nandita Das as Mina, Aina Clotet as Paula and Naby Dakhli as Prakash, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Traces of Sandalwood make at the box office?
Traces of Sandalwood grossed $429,453 worldwide.
Does Traces of Sandalwood have a post-credit scene?
No. Traces of Sandalwood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Traces of Sandalwood in?
The original language of Traces of Sandalwood is Catalan.
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