Kumar and Mr. Jones (1991)

Directed by

Sugith Varughese

Country

Canada

Elsewhere

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How it feels

An older bedridden man forms a bond with his Indo-Canadian caretaker. Their relationship is challenged when a new physical therapist starts treating him.

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What happens

Kumar and Mr. Jones is a Canadian short drama film, directed by Sugith Varughese and released in 1991. The film centres on the relationship between Mr. Jones (John Gilbert), a bedridden older man, and Kumar (Ivan Smith), his Indo-Canadian caretaker whose power in the relationship is threatened when Mr. Jones begins responding favourably to treatment by Melissa (Michelle Duquet), a new physical therapist. The film was made while Varughese was a student at the Canadian Film Centre. The film received a Genie Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Drama at the 13th Genie Awards in 1992. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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