The Warrior
The Warrior ★★ 2001 (R)
If you've ever watched a samurai movie, this effort will seem familiar (although less violent). Warrior Lafcadia (Khan) is an indentured enforcer in the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. During his latest pillage with his men, Lafcadia has a mystical vision and decides to lay down his sword, which enrages his master who sends other warriors after him. Seeking redemption, Lafcadia follows his vision into the Himalayas accompanied by a young thief (Mani) and a blind woman (Marfatia) on a pilgrimage. Hindi with subtitles; there is also an English-language version. 86m/C DVD . Irfan Khan, Puru Chhibber, Mandakini Goswami, Sunita Sharma, Noor Mani, Damayanti Marfatia, Firoz Khan, Anupam Shyam; D: Asif Kapadia; W: Tim Miller, Asif Kapadia; C: Roman Osin; M: Dario Marianelli.