Overview
In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.
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Setting
Set in India
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Music
Music by Vanraj Bhatia
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Govind Nihalani
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Shyam BenegalScreenplay
- Original title
- अंकुर
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- July 20, 1974
- Original language
- Hindi
- Countries
- India
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