The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical

The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical

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The Sound of Mumbai: A Musical

"India's forgotten children are given one unforgettable night."

2010

1h 3m

8.0(1 votes)

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For one emotional night, a group of slum children in Mumbai, India, get a chance to experience a different world as they perform The Sound of Music with a classical orchestra, fostering hopes that it could change their lives forever.

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