

Lights for Gita
Genres
Overview
This animated short, based on the book by Rachna Gilmore, is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
7 min
Release Date
2001-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
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Ivan Smith
Narrator
Shalini Singh
Gita
Ken Fernández
Father
Majella Castellano
Mother
Rosalind Garland
Amy
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