# Swades (2004)

> A NASA project manager returns to rural India to find his childhood nanny and discovers that belonging is built through service to a community.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/9462

## Facts

- Runtime: 195 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Ashutosh Gowariker
- Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi, Kishori Ballal, Smit Sheth, Lekh Tandon, Rajesh Vivek, Daya Shankar Pandey, Farrukh Jaffar
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367110/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: hopeful, reflective, warm, reflective evening, inspirational viewing

## Synopsis

A scientist returns to his roots, igniting a journey of self-discovery and social change.

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