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2012 · 127 min · PG

Life of Pi

Directed by Ang Lee · Adventure, Drama

Life of Pi (2012) is a Adventure film, directed by Ang Lee set in Montreal and Pacific Ocean during the 1970s–2000s. It runs 127 minutes and is rated PG.

A survival, with a contemplative and hopeful tone. Themes of faith / religion, survival, and grief & loss play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Mychael Danna
Cinematography
Claudio Miranda
Cast
Suraj SharmaIrrfan KhanAyush TandonGautam BelurAdil HussainTabuAyaan KhanMohd Abbas Khaleeli

The world of this film

Setting

Where
MontrealPacific Ocean

Premise & themes

Premise
Themes
Faith / ReligionSurvivalGrief & Loss
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
ContemplativeHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
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