New Blu-ray. Running time: 2 h 15 min. Age rating: 7 Subtitles: english
Satyajit Ray writes and directs this 1960s Indian drama set in Calcutta. In order to help with her family´s financial situation, Arati (Madhabi Mukherjee) finds work as a saleswoman. Despite her husband Subrata (Anil Chatterjee)´s insecurity over this, when he loses his job, Arati becomes the sole provider for her family.
However, this untraditional role reversal creates a divide between her and Subrata and leaves the household in turmoil
Special features:
Interviews: Madhabi Mukherjee (actor); Suranjan Ganguly (Satyajit Ray scholar)