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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1998-07-12
Languageen
Runtime1h 35m
Production

Showtime Networks

4.5(6)
•1998•1h 35m

My Own Country

"Even a small town must face the truth."

DramaTV Movie

Overview

In 1985, East Indian disease specialist Abraham Verghese settles in Johnson City, TN, where his compassion and nonjudgmental treatment brings a sense of comfort to those living with AIDS.

Director
Mira Nair
Writing & Screenplay
Sooni TaraporevalaJim Leonard
Cinematography
Dion Beebe

Principal Cast

53 credited
Naveen Andrews
Naveen AndrewsDr. Abraham Verghese
Glenne Headly
Glenne HeadlyVickie Talley
Hal Holbrook
Hal HolbrookLloyd Flanders
Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie KurtzHope Flanders
Marisa Tomei
Marisa TomeiMattie Vines
Adam Tomei
Adam TomeiGordon Vines
Ellora Patnaik
Ellora PatnaikRajani Verghese
Peter MacNeill
Peter MacNeillAllen
Michael Harris
Michael HarrisTrevor
Sean Hewitt
Sean HewittChester Mews

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My Own Country (1998) | Cinelio