1998, English (with subtitles), 81 min

Direction: Gargi Sen

Goa, a small state in the western coast of India, is blessed with an abundance of sun, sea and sand, and is well known all over the world as a paradise on earth. After gaining independence from Portuguese rule in 1961, Goa developed as a tourism hot-spot in India, with the tourism trade assuming mammoth proportions day by day. But not many Goans are happy with this development and are raising their voices.

The film investigates the impact of the development of large-scale tourism on the hosts: on their ecology, economy and culture. It elaborates on the different kinds of tourists who visit Goa, and the consequences of their visit. Further on, the film investigates specific incidences and case sudies of violations.

The film also presents the point of view of the Government and their rationale for promoting tourism and attempts to understand the specific class interests of those who are interested to develop tourism in Goa towards a certain direction. Finally, the film presents protest by citizens of Goa and attempts to understand the rationale and perspective of the protest.