directed by: Ashutosh Gowariker, year: 2001
actors: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, Paul Blackthorne

Lagaan is an epic sports-drama film set in 1893 during the late Victorian period of India's colonial British Raj. The story revolves around the inhabitants of a small village who, burdened by high taxes, make a deal with the oppressive British officers to play a cricket match. If they win, their taxes will be waived; if they lose, they will have to pay triple. The villagers, led by a young farmer Bhuvan, rise to the challenge, showing resilience and unity.

India, Drama, Sports, Historical, Colonial, Cricket