Such a Long Journey (1998)

Such a Long Journey (1998)

“Such a Long Journey” is a 1998 drama film directed by Sturla Gunnarsson. The screenplay by Sooni Taraporevala is based on the 1991 novel of the same name by Rohinton Mistry.

It's 1971, and India is engaged in the war of East Independence with Pakistan. Gustad Noble is a banker with a wife and three children living in this tumultuous period that confronts the family with unforeseen challenges, ultimately threatening their stable home. Through adversity, Gustad learns to become a stronger man, a better husband and friend, and above all, a better father.

Cast:

• Roshan Seth – Gustad Noble
• Soni Razdan – Dilnavaz Noble
• Om Puri – Ghulam Mohamed
• Naseeruddin Shah – Major Jimmy Bilimoria
• Ranjit Chowdhry – Pavement Artist
• Sam Dastor – Dinshawji
• Kurush Deboo – Tehmul
• Pearl Padamsee – Mrs. Kutpitia
• Vrajesh Hirjee – Sohrab Noble
• Dinyar Contractor – Rabadi
• Souad Faress – Mrs. Rabadi
• Irrfan Khan – Gustad’s dad
• Anahita Uberoi – Gustad’s mom
• Anupam Shyam – milkman
• Shazneed Damania – Roshan Noble
• Kurush Dastur – Darius Noble
• Noshirwan Jehangir – Inspector Bamji
• Shivani Jha – Jasmine Rabadi
• Madan – Bank Manager
• Aileen Gonsalves – Lewie Coutinho
• Sunny Bharti – Prostitute
• Pratima Kazmi – Prostitute
• Madhav Sharma
• Antony Zaki
• Mehler Jehangir
• Sohrab Ardeshir
• Rashid Karapiet
• Chatru L. Gurnani