---
title: "Return from India"
year: 2002
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/return-from-india-2002"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 78349
imdb_id: "tt0317964"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 4.3
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Return from India (2002) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/return-from-india-2002

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Return from India is a 2002 drama and romance feature film that originally released in Israel on November 21, 2002. The worldwide English title is Return from India, and it is also known by the Hindi title Ha-Shiva MeHodu.

The film follows a love story beginning in Israel and moving through the cultural beauty and religious traditions of India, ultimately asking what love truly is. It has a runtime of one hour and thirty-six minutes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Discover a beautiful love story traveling from Israel through the cultural scenes of India."

### Why Watch
- It explores cultural, beauty, and religious traditions across multiple settings.
- It presents a beautiful love story starting in Israel.
- It takes viewers through all scenes of India.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Detailed plot information and character names are not provided in the available text.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a drama and romance feature film with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #drama, #romance, #israeli-cinema, #cultural-journey, #feature-film

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Menahem Golan

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aki Avni** as *Dr. Ben Rubin*
- **Assi Dayan** as *Abraham Lazar*
- **Riki Gal** as *Dory Lazar*
- **Orli Perl** as *Einat Lazar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Return from India?
Streaming availability is not specified in the provided sources.

### Q: Is Return from India worth watching?
It offers a drama and romance narrative focused on a love story traveling through Israel and India.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes?
Return from India is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Return from India — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/78349)
- [The birth of India's film industry: how the movies came to Mumbai | Silent film](http://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jul/25/birth-indias-film-industry-movies-mumbai)

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