Who is Shandurai in Besieged?

Thandiwe Newton plays Shandurai in the film.

What is Besieged about?

Mild-mannered composer Jason Kinsky (David Thewlis) hires Shandurai (Thandie Newton), a medical student and recent immigrant from Africa, to work as a part-time maid in his home. As the repressed maestro observes his intoxicating new employee, Shandurai reveals herself to be a free spirit with a captivating sadness. And, when Kinsky suddenly declares his undying love for her, she sends him on a dark journey into the depths of passion, jealousy and political intrigue.

Besieged

Name: Besieged
Genre: Drama
Released: 1998-09-14
Duration: 94
Rating: 80

R 1 hr 34 min

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How long is Besieged?: Besieged is 1 hr 34 min long.

Who directed Besieged?: Bernardo Bertolucci

Who is Shandurai in Besieged?: Thandiwe Newton plays Shandurai in the film.

What is Besieged about?: Mild-mannered composer Jason Kinsky (David Thewlis) hires Shandurai (Thandie Newton), a medical student and recent immigrant from Africa, to work as a part-time maid in his home. As the repressed maestro observes his intoxicating new employee, Shandurai reveals herself to be a free spirit with a captivating sadness. And, when Kinsky suddenly declares his undying love for her, she sends him on a dark journey into the depths of passion, jealousy and political intrigue.