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DRAMA . 2014 . 1h 35m . CA . 5.8/10

Traces of Sandalwood_

Original: Rastres de sàndal

"Two sisters, two cultures"

Despite her fame and fortune, Mina, a successful Indian actress in Mumbai, can't forget her little sister Sita, from whom she was forced to separate after their mother's death in a village. Thirty years later she will finally find out that Sita is alive and well in Barcelona. However, Sita's adoptive parents have erased all traces of her past. She is now called Paula, works as a researcher in Biology and has no recollection of her Indian background, let alone of Mina. Faced with the shocking truths of her past, Paula begins a long journey of self-discovery, aided along the way by her budding romance with the handsome Indian immigrant Prakash. A story of hope and love across Mumbai and Barcelona; from India to the Mediterranean and all the way back.

Starring Nandita Das, Aina Clotet, Naby Dakhli
5.8/10
Rating
1h 35m
Runtime
2014
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Traces of Sandalwood poster
Two sisters, two cultures

Despite her fame and fortune, Mina, a successful Indian actress in Mumbai, can't forget her little sister Sita, from whom she was forced to separate after their mother's death in a village. Thirty years later she will finally find out that Sita is alive and well in Barcelona. However, Sita's adoptive parents have erased all traces of her past. She is now called Paula, works as a researcher in Biology and has no recollection of her Indian background, let alone of Mina. Faced with the shocking truths of her past, Paula begins a long journey of self-discovery, aided along the way by her budding romance with the handsome Indian immigrant Prakash. A story of hope and love across Mumbai and Barcelona; from India to the Mediterranean and all the way back.

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Nandita Das stars as Mina in Traces of Sandalwood.
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Traces of Sandalwood was released 12 years ago in 2014.
Overview
Despite her fame and fortune, Mina, a successful Indian actress in Mumbai, can't forget her little sister Sita, from whom she was forced to separate after th...
Traces of Sandalwood is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 35m.

CAST (8)

Nandita Das
Nandita Das
Mina
Aina Clotet
Aina Clotet
Paula
ND
Naby Dakhli
Prakash
Godeliv Van den Brandt
Godeliv Van den Brandt
Nikki
Rosa Novell
Rosa Novell
Paula's mother
SM
Subodh Maskara
Sanjay
Gal Soler
Gal Soler
Paula's father
Marina Gatell
Marina Gatell
Recepcionist

STUDIOS (5)

Imagina International Pontas Films Golem Ministerio de Cultura España TV3

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
95 min (1h 35m)
Original Title
Rastres de sàndal
Language
CA
Country
Rating
5.8/10 (14 votes)
Popularity
1

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What is Traces of Sandalwood about?
Despite her fame and fortune, Mina, a successful Indian actress in Mumbai, can't forget her little sister Sita, from whom she was forced to separate after their mother's death in a village. Thirty years later she will finally find out that Sita is alive and well in Barcelona. However, Sita's adoptive parents have erased all traces of her past. She is now called Paula, works as a researcher in Biology and has no recollection of her Indian background, let alone of Mina. Faced with the shocking truths of her past, Paula begins a long journey of self-discovery, aided along the way by her budding romance with the handsome Indian immigrant Prakash. A story of hope and love across Mumbai and Barcelona; from India to the Mediterranean and all the way back.
How long is Traces of Sandalwood?
Traces of Sandalwood has a runtime of 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Who stars in Traces of Sandalwood?
The cast of Traces of Sandalwood includes Nandita Das, Aina Clotet, Naby Dakhli, Godeliv Van den Brandt, Rosa Novell.
What is the rating of Traces of Sandalwood?
Traces of Sandalwood has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 14 votes on TMDB.

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Drama
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