Legendary producers Merchant Ivory, the Academy Award Winning creators of Howard's End, The Remains Of The Day and A Room With A View present Before The Rains, a tale of romance torn between two worlds decribed by the Guardian Guide as "A handsome drama told with requisite style" and Mira Nair as "Unforgettable... A hothouse of sensuality, empire, class and guilt".

Southern India in the 1930s: against the tumultuous backdrop of growing national unrest an idealistic young man T.K. finds himself torn between his ambitions for the future and his loyalty to the past when people in his village learn of an affair between his British boss Moores (Golden Globe Nominee Linus Roache) and local village girl Sanjani. As he struggles with the new found freedom that revolution threatens to bring to a culture steeped in tradition, loyalty and honour, T.K. witnesses first-hand the tragedy, betrayal and intense passions which are ignited in a country teetering on the brink of history.

Before the Rains is a timeless and universal story from acclaimed filmmaker Santosh Sivan, director of international box office sensation Asoka. It will be released on UK DVD on 9th March 2009 by Metrodome at the RRP of £17.99. Extra features will include:

• Exclusive director and cast interviews;
• Exclusive DVD commentary with Linus Roache & Santosh Sivan;
• Theatrical Trailer.