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Marriage First, Love Later
Meet Deepti Paul. She is 27 years old – Indian – and it’s time to get married. That’s what her parents and extended family think. It doesn’t matter that Deepti grew up American and is currently living on her own in New York City, happy and independent. Her family believes that Deepti’s only chance at lasting happiness lies in marrying a South Indian Orthodox Syrian Christian male. And of course, every relative knows just the right guy for her. And guess what- she has consented to go to India and give their traditional values a chance. But only on one condition –she gets to document the entire process.Will Deepti learn how to bridge the gap between her two cultural lives? Will she resist her traditions, culture, and family? Or, will she finally know what it takes to be Made in India?
- Directed by Deepti Paul
- Written by Deepti Paul
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Produced by
Sudha Narasimhan
Mery Diaz - Running Time 55 min
- Release Date 2008
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Country
United States of America
- Content Rating Intended Audience: family
- Website Made in India?
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Written by Deepti Paul
Produced by Sudha Narasimhan
Mery Diaz
Cast
NewFilmmakers (New York)
I never thought being of two different cultures would ever be a problem up until now. As an Indian and an American, I’ve managed to disconnect both of these worlds and live in them separately. In Queens I live the life of a progressive New Yorker. At home in Westchester County I am the dutiful daughter of two hard-working parents. I spend weekends there and curtail my freedom to please my family. Until now, it’s been blissful ignorance between the two worlds. But now I am in my mid 20s and have to deal with the one thing that might bring my divided life to a screeching halt: marriage.
This film documents my quest for cultural and emotional balance as I survey my family and my two distinct homelands (India and New York).
I discover that perhaps, it’s simply a matter of having pride in my past, acceptance of my present, and hope for my future.
Made In India is an inspiring film. The documentary addresses a major conflict that many US citizens with immigrant parents’ face –which traditions can you call your own? Deepti Paul captivates the audience by allowing them into her most intimate moments when finding her own identity and deciding her future - arranged marriage or love.
Great documentary! Being from a different religion, it was very interesting seeing how arranged marriages are played out through Deepti Paul's perspective. It's really something you don't even think about, where Indian children are practically forced into marriage at such a young age, and this was a good way to show how newer generations are starting to branch away. Definitely a recommended watch. One of those good under the radar films.