Plot
Calcutta in the early 1960's. Bhambal supports his wife, his parents, his teenage sister, and his young son. Money is tight, so his wife Arati goes to work. She's successful and enjoys it, but this nontraditional step throws the household into chaos: her in-laws initiate a "cold war" of silence and disapproval. When Bhambal loses his job, her working is essential; he loses self respect, and the gulf between them widens. At work, her friendship with Edith, a Anglo-Indian who smokes, swears, and uses lipstick, brings Arati close to impertinence with her genial boss. Her job is in peril, she acts impulsively, and who will understand her actions?
Written by
Narendranath Mitra, Satyajit Ray
Directed by
Satyajit Ray
Crew
Production Countries
India
Production Companies
R.D. Banshal & Co.
Languages
English
Awards
4 wins & 1 nomination
Trailers
Scores
# of Votes
5,246
Average Rating
8.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA