The Darjeeling Limited
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The Darjeeling Limited

A year after the accidental death of their father, three brothers -- each suffering from depression - meet for a train trip across India. Francis, the... eldest, has organized it. The brothers argue, sulk, resent each other, and fight. The youngest, Jack, estranged from his girlfriend, is attracted to one of the train's attendants. Peter has left his pregnant wife at home, and he buys a venomous snake. After a few days, Francis discloses their surprising and disconcerting destination. Amid foreign surroundings, can the brothers sort out their differences? A funeral, a meditation, a hilltop ritual, and the Bengal Lancer figure in the reconciliation. Show More

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The Darjeeling Limited follows three brothers, Francis, Peter, and Jack, who come together a year after their father's accidental death for a train trip across India. Each brother is dealing with his own emotional struggles and depression. Francis, the oldest, has meticulously organized the trip in an attempt to reconnect with his siblings. However, their journey is fraught with tension as they constantly argue, sulk, and resent each other.

Jack, who is currently estranged from his girlfriend, finds himself drawn to one of the train attendants. Peter, on the other hand, has left his pregnant wife at home and purchases a venomous snake during their travels. As the days pass, Francis reveals an unexpected and unsettling destination for their trip. In the midst of unfamiliar surroundings, the brothers must confront their differences and try to find a way to heal.

The film explores themes of family dynamics, loss, and the search for personal identity. It takes viewers on a visually stunning journey through the vibrant and diverse landscapes of India. The Darjeeling Limited combines humor, drama, and introspection to create a unique and thought-provoking cinematic experience.