Trishna Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 24, 2013

Trishna

Release Date: Friday, July 13, 2012 Limited

Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles against a contemporary Indian backdrop.

Director: Michael Winterbottom

Starring: Freida Pinto • Riz Ahmed

PG-13 Drama 1 hr, 48 m

3.33 / 5.0

42% WILL SEE 58% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Trishna lives with her family in a village in Rajasthan, India's largest state. As the eldest daughter, she works in a nearby resort to help pay the bills. Jay (Riz Ahmed) is the wealthy son of a property developer. When he takes up managing a resort at his father's request, he meets Trishna at a dance and their fates cross. Jay finds every opportunity to win Trishna's affection and she accepts his efforts with shy curiosity. But when the two move to Mumbai and become a couple, Jay's deep family bond threatens the young lovers' bliss.

Drama Adaptation

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Who stars in Trishna – Cast List

Freida Pinto
Rise of the Planet of the Apes, My Mother's Wedding
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Riz Ahmed
Digger, Relay

Who is making Trishna – Crew List

A look at Trishna behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Michael Winterbottom last helmed Shoshana and The Trip to Greece.

Director: Michael Winterbottom
Screenwriters: —

Studios: Sundance Selects; IFC Films
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Trishna

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2012

Completed

Changed Trishna movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2011

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

Feb 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned for thematic elements and some disturbing images
Runtime: 1 hr, 48 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Trishna Trailers and Clips

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Trishna Release Date: When was the film released?

Trishna was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 13 , 2012. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Ice Age: Continental Drift, Red Lights and Union Square. As a limited release, Trishna was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.