The read
A Balasaur Score of 56 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, Metacritic 57/100.
Synopsis
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes47%
Metacritic57/100
231 audience votes
Key crew
- Anna CampionScreenplay
- Jane CampionScreenplay
- Jane CampionDirector
- Angelo BadalamentiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kate WinsletRuth Barron
- Harvey KeitelPJ Waters
- Julie HamiltonMum
- Sophie LeeYvonne
- Dan WyllieRobbie
- Paul GoddardTim
- Tim RobertsonDad
- George MangosYanni
- Kerry WalkerPuss
- Leslie DaymanBill-Bill
- Samantha MurrayPrue
- Sandy GutmanStan
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Themes
australiaadulteryjealousytouristcultracistgurureligionbrainwashingindiawoman directorindian guru