Pather Panchali

Synopsis

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.

Director

Satyajit Ray

Written by

Satyajit Ray

Music

Ravi Shankar

Studio

Government of West Bengal

Released

26 August 1955

Genres

Drama, History