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Pather Panchali (1955)

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About Pather Panchali

Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.

  • Type: Movie
  • Platform: Amazon Prime Video
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  • IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
  • Genres: Drama, History
  • Language: Bengali
  • Duration: 2h 5m

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Why Watch Pather Panchali?

Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar's elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.

If you enjoy Drama, History, this film is worth adding to your watchlist.

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