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.
26th August 1955
70 years ago
2 hours 5 minutes
Finishes at 8:28pm
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award11 wins & 3 nominations total
8.2/10
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