Pather Panchali(পথের পাঁচালী)
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India · 1955
2h 5m
Director Satyajit Ray
Starring Subir Banerjee, Uma Das Gupta, Karuna Banerjee, Kanu Bannerjee
Genre Drama
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When his father leaves the family in search of work, Apu and his rebellious sister, Durga, remain in their rural village with their mother and elderly aunt. Though their life in poverty is difficult, the two siblings make do with what they have, embracing the simple joys of childhood.
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