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The Least of These streaming

2019 Movie United States Drama 112 min Ages 13+
By: Aneesh Daniel With: Prakash Belawadi, Aditi Chengappa, Stephen Baldwin, Shari Rigby, Phani Eggone

As the social fabric of life in rural India disintegrates in the late 1990s, journalist Manav Banerjee (Sharman Joshi) moves with his pregnant wife to the State of Orissa in hope of a better life and the promise of a lucrative career. When speculation mounts that local Australian missionary Graham Staines (Stephen Baldwin) is illegally proselytizing leprosy patients, Manav agrees to investigate undercover for the newspaper. What he finds is a series of revelations that are difficult to fathom and even harder to explain, and Manav is forced to make a choice between his own ambition and the truth. In the end, his actions spark a tragic event that is felt around the world. Based on a true story and shot on location in India, "THE LEAST OF THESE" beautifully illustrates the power of love, hope and forgiveness to overcome hate.

Filmium rating
58%

Mood

Inspiring
Melancholic
Serious
Thoughtful

Cast & Crew

Aneesh Daniel
Andrew E. Matthews
Manoj Mishra
Phani Eggone
Prakash Belawadi
Stephen Baldwin
Sharman Joshi
Aditi Chengappa
Shari Rigby

Adaptation

Based On A True Story

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Emotional Depth
Emotional Engagement
On-Location Filming
Realism
Realistic

Narrative Structure

Biographical
Character-Driven
Chronological
Linear
True Story

Pace

Contemplative
Moderate
Reflective
Slow
Slow-Paced
Steady

Style

Biographical
Character-Driven
Cinematic
Drama
Faith-Based
Location Shooting
Realistic

Time-Period

Late 1990S

Central Conflict

Ethical Conflict
Faith Vs. Suspicion
Investigative Journalism
Investigative Tension
Truth Vs Ambition
Truth Vs. Ambition

Characters

Journalist
Leprosy Patients
Missionary

Ending

Tragic
True Story

Historical Context

1990S India
Religious Violence

Key Plot Points

Murder Of Missionaries
Undercover Investigation

Plot

Investigation
Missionary Work
Moral Dilemma
Murder Investigation
Rural India
True Story

Setting

India
Late 1990S
Orissa
Rural India
Rural Orissa

Shooting Location

India

Theme

Faith
Moral Choices
Religious Persecution
Sacrifice
Selflessness
Social Justice

Genre

Biographical
Biography
Drama
Faith-Based

Audiences

Adults
Drama Enthusiasts
Faith-Based Audiences
Faith-Based Viewers
Social Issue Advocates
Socially Conscious Viewers

Titles

The Least of These

Critical Reception

Mixed Reviews
Performance Praise

Reception

Audience Reception
Critical Response
Faith-Based Reception
Mixed Reviews

Production Countries

India

Release Year

2019
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