The Sage from the Sea (1978)
📖 Story
In a coastal village in southern India, Parashuram lives under family and social pressure while searching for a greater meaning in his life. After encountering the mythical sage Kondura, he begins to believe that he has been granted a spiritual gift and a special role within the village. The Sage from the Sea turns that supposed blessing into a severe test of faith, ego, and human interpretation. As Parashuram’s influence grows, the film shows how belief, authority, and self-deception can quietly push an entire community toward tragedy.
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A classic Indian drama about faith, power, and illusion
78
Strong recommendation
EnergySlow and heavy
ToneSpiritual, dark, and contemplative
ExperienceA classic Indian parallel-cinema drama about a man who confuses faith with ego until the blessing he believes he received becomes a moral and psychological burden.
Best suited forBest for viewers who appreciate Shyam Benegal’s cinema, serious Indian drama, philosophical stories, and films about belief and authority within closed communities.
What to expect from this title?Expect a quiet pace, dark spiritual atmosphere, inner conflict, and a tragic dramatic tone rather than straightforward entertainment.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 CinemaHook estimate
Generally suitable for viewers aged 16 and older because of its heavy psychological tone, spiritual authority themes, social pressure, tragedy, and mature implications that are not suitable for children or light family viewing.
Runtime
137 min
Original language
Hindi
Country of origin
India
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
5 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorShyam Benegal
WritingShyam BenegalChintamani T. KhanolkarGirish Karnad
CastAnant NagVanisriSmita PatilSulabha DeshpandeSatyadev Dubey
MusicVanraj BhatiaM. H. KalsikarMangesh Desai
CinematographyGovind NihalaniK. KantiGyan Sahay
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Cast & crew
Anant Nag
Parashuram R. Rao
Vanisri
Ansuya P. Rao
Smita Patil
Parvati
Sulabha Deshpande
Kanthamma
Satyadev Dubey
Ramanayye Master
Amrish Puri
Kondura
Shekhar Chattopadhyay
Bhairavamoorthy
Nirmala
Seethamma N. Rao
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Siddesh
Narsimha Range Rao
Prabhakar Reddy
Bhairav's servant
Venu
Vasu
Director: Shyam Benegal
❓ FAQ
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1What is The Sage from the Sea about?
The film follows Parashuram, a young man in a coastal village who believes he has received a spiritual blessing from the sage Kondura, only for that belief to become a psychological and moral conflict affecting everyone around him.
2Is The Sage from the Sea the same as Kondura?
Yes. The film is also known as Kondura and is widely listed in English as The Sage from the Sea. It was directed by Shyam Benegal.
3Is The Sage from the Sea family-friendly?
It is not ideal for light family viewing. CinemaHook’s guidance is 16+ because of the film’s heavy psychological tone, themes of belief and authority, and tragic dramatic material.
4Who stars in The Sage from the Sea?
The film stars Anant Nag as Parashuram, alongside Vanisri, Smita Patil, Amrish Puri, and Satyadev Dubey, with Shyam Benegal directing.
5What genre is Kondura?
It is a classic Indian drama with psychological and spiritual elements, focused on faith, authority, ego, and the impact of belief within a small community.
6Where can I watch The Sage from the Sea?
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