Synopsis
A boy in abject poverty works in a hotel and becomes obsessed with a swimming pool in the opulent hills of Panjim, Goa, India. His life gets turned upside-down when he attempts to meet the mysterious family who lives at the house.
Scores
Overall Score
49.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
55.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
28.0%
Review Aggregate
75.0
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 83% of 135 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize psychological, character-driven, thought-provoking. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
psychologicalcharacter-driventhought-provokingvisually strikingnoirsuspensefulfamily-friendlyaction-packedemotionaldark
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Rampling | 2008 | $351,000 | $511,000 | (est) |
| Ludivine Sagnier | 2008 | $216,000 | $315,000 | (est) |
| Charles Dance | 2008 | $163,000 | $237,000 | (est) |
| Marc Fayolle | 2008 | $133,000 | $194,000 | (est) |
| Jean-Marie Lamour | 2008 | $114,000 | $166,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score84.0
RT critic review count153
Rotten Tomatoes audience score67.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating7.2
IMDb votes907
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 2008 | $95,102 | $138,567 |
| International | 2008 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 2008 | $95,102 | $138,567 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 2008 | $47,551 | $69,284 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 2008 | $565,000 | $823,226 |
| Digital Purchases ? | 2008 | $201,000 | $292,864 |
| Physical Rentals ? | 2008 | $4,682,000 | $6,821,846 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 2008 | $9,701,000 | $14,134,714 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 2008 | $47,551 | $69,284 |
| Total Revenues | 2008 | $15,244,102 | $22,211,217 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 2008 | $6,100,000 | $8,887,924 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 2008 | $80,000 (est) | $116,563 (est) |
| Participations | 2008 | $610,000 | $888,792 |
| Residuals ? | 2008 | $1,088,000 | $1,585,256 |
| Interest & Overhead | 2008 | $1,220,000 | $1,777,585 |
| Total Expenses | 2008 | $9,098,000 | $13,256,120 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 2008 | $6,146,102 | $8,955,097 |
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