Swades (2004)

(7.3) based on 315 votes
A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.
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Dec 17, 2004
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03h 15m
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A successful Indian scientist returns home to his village to take his nanny back to America with him, and in the process rediscovers his roots.

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