Overview
While on a journey of discovery in exotic India, beautiful young Ruth Barron falls under the influence of a charismatic religious guru. Her desperate parents then hire PJ Waters, a macho cult de-programmer who confronts Ruth in a remote desert hideaway. But PJ quickly learns that he's met his match in the sexy, intelligent and iron-willed Ruth.
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Crew
DirectorJane Campion
WriterJane Campion, Anna Campion
Cast
Kate Winslet
Ruth Barron
Harvey Keitel
PJ Waters
Julie Hamilton
Mum
Sophie Lee
Yvonne
Dan Wyllie
Robbie
Paul Goddard
Tim
Tim Robertson
Dad
George Mangos
Yanni
Kerry Walker
Puss
Leslie Dayman
Bill-Bill
Samantha Murray
Prue
Sandy Gutman
Stan
Simon Anderson
Fabio
Pam Grier
Carol
Robert Lee
Cult Video Reporter
Geneviève Lemon
Rahi
Marshall Applewhite
Dhritiman Chatterjee
Chidaatma Baba
Tamsin Carroll
Jodie
Eric Schussler
Cult Video Reporter
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Keywords
australiaadulteryjealousytouristcultracistgurureligionbrainwashingindiawoman directorindian guru
Details
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$2M
TMDb Votes
228
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026