5.4Immaculate Conception · 1992
Immaculate Conception (1992) is a Drama film directed by Jamil Dehlavi, starring James Wilby, Melissa Leo, Shabana Azmi.
Drama
5.4Overview
Alistair, a British representative for a wildlife conservation agency based in Karachi and his Jewish-American wife Hannah have been unsuccessful at conceiving a child. Over time, the desire to have a child begins to consume Hannah and she persuades a reluctant Alistair to go with her for three days to a fertility shrine. After a ceremony during which Hannah converts to Islam and coaxes Alistair to do the same, she becomes pregnant. But Hannah’s joy at the discovery of her pregnancy is overshadowed by worsening relations with Alistair who has started an affair with their friend Samira and tensions begin to mount when eunuchs from the shrine start to harass the couple.
Cast
James Wilby, Melissa Leo, Shabana Azmi, Zia Mohyeddin, James Cossins, Shreeram Lagoo, Ronny Jhutti, Tim Choate
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What is "Immaculate Conception" about?
Alistair, a British representative for a wildlife conservation agency based in Karachi and his Jewish-American wife Hannah have been unsuccessful at conceiving a child. Over time, the desire to have a child begins to consume Hannah and she persuades a reluctant Alistair to go with her for three days to a fertility shrine. After a ceremony during which Hannah converts to Islam and coaxes Alistair to do the same, she becomes pregnant. But Hannah’s joy at the discovery of her pregnancy is overshadowed by worsening relations with Alistair who has started an affair with their friend Samira and tensions begin to mount when eunuchs from the shrine start to harass the couple.
When was "Immaculate Conception" released?
Immaculate Conception was released in 1992.
Who stars in "Immaculate Conception"?
The cast includes James Wilby, Melissa Leo, Shabana Azmi, Zia Mohyeddin.
