Pather Panchali(1955)
Impoverished priest Harihar Ray leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. His wife, Sarbojaya, looks after their rebellious daughter, Durga, and young son, Apu. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life.
Movie: Pather Panchali
Top 10 Billed Cast
Harihar Ray
Sarbojaya Ray
Indir Thakrun
Durga Ray
Apurba "Apu" Kumar Ray
Little Durga Ray
Seja Thakrun
Nilmoni's wife
Prasanna, school teacher
Video Trailer Pather Panchali
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The Apu Trilogy: 2015 Restoration - Janus Films Trailer
Advent of Monsoon in Pather Panchali - Iconic movie scene from Apu Trilogy by Satyajit Ray
An Act of Faith: Saving The Apu Trilogy
Mark Kermode reviews Pather Panchali (1955) | BFI Player
Pather Panchali the rain scene
Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road)
Ranu's Wedding - a clip from Pather Panchali (1955)
Storm Scene from Pather Panchali (1955)
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The Apu Trilogy: 2015 Restoration - Janus Films Trailer - Trailer
Advent of Monsoon in Pather Panchali - Iconic movie scene from Apu Trilogy by Satyajit Ray - Clip
An Act of Faith: Saving The Apu Trilogy - Featurette
Mark Kermode reviews Pather Panchali (1955) | BFI Player - Featurette
Pather Panchali the rain scene - Clip
Pather Panchali (Song of the Little Road) - Behind the Scenes
Ranu's Wedding - a clip from Pather Panchali (1955) - Clip
Storm Scene from Pather Panchali (1955) - Clip
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