Water

This week, we are watching the film “Water”. It is a film that can only be fully understood and appreciated when the spiritual and cultural background are recognized. The cultural aspect of the caste system can be clearly seen in this film. Widows were considered no higher than a beggar and are treated that way, especially by the wealthy. The spiritual love story of Krishna and Radha is also reflected in this film with the certain connection seen between the young widow and the handsome gentleman who meet on the street. The importance of traditional tales is apparent. Lastly, this movie uses the cultural perspective of the treatment of widows and women, in general, and that culture and tradition needs to be understood in order to see the true impact this film has on society.