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Lights for Gita

Lights for Gita (2001)

0h 7m | PG-13

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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.

Director: Michel Vo

Studio: ONF | NFB

Genre: Animation, Family

Video: 720p

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Cast

Ivan Smith

Ivan Smith

as Narrator

Shalini Singh

Shalini Singh

as Gita

Ken Fernández

Ken Fernández

as Father

Majella Castellano

Majella Castellano

as Mother

Rosalind Garland

Rosalind Garland

as Amy