While on a trip in 1928 to visit her son, Mrs. Moore, accompanied by her son's fiancee, is appalled at the treatment of the Indians by the ruling British government. Later, they befriend a native Indian who, over-stepping the accepted norms of his culture, invites the two ladies on an excursion. In a strange turn of events, he is accused of attempting to rape the young woman.

Videodisc release of the 1984 motion picture by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Based on the novel by E.M. Forster and the play by Santha Rama Rau. Special features: Reflections of David Lean ; bonus trailers ; talent files ; interactive menus ; production notes ; scene selections.