The Coward

The Coward

1965 · 70 min · BN · 7.2 (57 votes)
Dir. Satyajit Ray · Starring Soumitra Chatterjee, Madhabi Mukherjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay, Santi Chatterjee, Satish Haldar, Deochand Lal · Music Satyajit Ray
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Amitabha Roy is a Calcutta-based scriptwriter, driving around in the country to collect material for a film. His vehicle breaks down in a small town. A tea planter, Bimal Gupta, offers hospitality for the night. Amitabha is forced to accept the offer as he has no alternative.

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A contemplative journey through faded memories and unspoken desires. It feels like a quiet, introspective evening, where the ghosts of past loves linger in the humid air, prompting reflection on paths not taken.

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