Released:
2001-01-01

Overview:
This animated short, based on the book by Rachna Gilmore, is the story of Gita, an 8-year-old girl who can't wait to celebrate Divali - the Hindu festival of lights - in her new home in Canada. But it's nothing like New Delhi, where she comes from. The weather is cold and grey and a terrible ice storm cuts off the power, ruining her plans for a party. Obviously, a Divali celebration now is impossible. Or is it? As Gita experiences the glittering beauty of the icy streets outside, the traditional festival of lights comes alive in a sparkling new way.

Director:
Michel Vo

Runtime:
0h 7min

Genre:
Animation, Family

• Cast:
• 
  Ivan Smith
  as
  Narrator
• 
  Shalini Singh
  as
  Gita
• 
  Ken Fernández
  as
  Father
• 
  Majella Castellano
  as
  Mother
• 
  Rosalind Garland
  as
  Amy