Pather Panchali

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Kanu Bannerjee Harihar Roy

Karuna Banerjee Sarbajaya Roy

Subir Banerjee Apurba 'Apu' Roy

Runki Banerjee Little Durga Roy

Uma Dasgupta Durga Roy