Film
Pather Panchali (1955)
Drama, History· Directed by Satyajit Ray· 125 min
Overview
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.
Connections
Apu
- Pather Panchali (1955) — this film
- Aparajito (1956)
Set against the colorful, rustic background of India and its great cities, "Aparajito" continues the epic drama of the lives and fortunes of the family introduced to American audiences in "Pather Panchali"
Top billing
- Kanu Bannerjee as Harihar Roy
- Karuna Banerjee as Sarbajaya Roy
- Subir Banerjee as Apurba 'Apu' Roy
- Runki Banerjee as Little Durga Roy
- Uma Dasgupta as Durga Roy