Sita Sings the Blues

"Sita Sings the Blues" is a vibrant animated musical romantic comedy-drama that interweaves two parallel tales: the ancient Indian mythological legend of Rama and his devoted wife Sita, and the contemporary biographical story of director Nina Paley's own life. Set against the backdrop of 1920s San Francisco, the film uses jazz vocals by Annette Hanshaw to mirror Sita's journey from exile to devotion, while shadow puppet narrators add a lively, unscripted discussion to the story. As the mythological and modern narratives unfold, they share numerous themes that explore the complexities of faithfulness, duty, and the human experience.