# Sita Sings the Blues (2008)

> An exuberant animated musical reimagines the Ramayana through Sita’s heartbreak and a filmmaker’s intimate relationship history.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/12379

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Music, Romance, Fantasy
- Director: Nina Paley
- Cast: Reena Shah, Debargo Sanyal, Annette Hanshaw, Aseem Chhabra, Bhavana Nagulapally, Manish Acharya, Sanjiv Jhaveri, Pooja Kumar
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172203/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: whimsical, witty, wistful, reflective solo viewing, animation deep dive

## Synopsis

A vibrant animated journey intertwining ancient mythology with modern storytelling, exploring love and loss.

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