1 00:00:22,899 --> 00:00:26,194 THE WEST BENGAL GOVERNMENT presents 2 00:00:27,362 --> 00:00:31,491 Based on the Novel by BIBHUTIBHUSAN BANERJEE 3 00:00:32,659 --> 00:00:37,080 PATHER PANCHALI (SONG OF THE LITTLE ROAD) 4 00:00:37,205 --> 00:00:41,000 Outdoor Sequences Filmed with the Kind Cooperation 5 00:00:41,125 --> 00:00:44,921 of the Village of Boral. 6 00:00:46,256 --> 00:00:47,548 Starring 7 00:00:47,674 --> 00:00:50,260 KANU BANERJEE KARUNA BANERJEE 8 00:00:50,385 --> 00:00:53,054 CHUNIBALA DEVI UMA DAS GUPTA 9 00:00:53,179 --> 00:00:55,765 SUBIR BANERJEE RUNKI BANERJEE 10 00:00:57,225 --> 00:00:59,852 REBA DEVI, APARNA DEVI 11 00:00:59,978 --> 00:01:02,313 TULSI CHAKRAVARTI 12 00:01:09,612 --> 00:01:12,699 Cinematography by SUBRATA PARTNERS 13 00:01:14,033 --> 00:01:17,453 At Direction by BANS| CHANDRAGUPTA 14 00:01:18,830 --> 00:01:22,125 Edited by DULAL DUTTA 15 00:01:23,293 --> 00:01:26,170 Sound by BHUPEN GHOSH 16 00:01:26,671 --> 00:01:29,632 Production Manager ANIL CHOUDHURY 17 00:01:38,308 --> 00:01:41,644 Distributed by AURORA FILMS 18 00:02:10,340 --> 00:02:13,676 Processing by BENGAL FILM LABORATORIES 19 00:02:13,926 --> 00:02:17,722 Sound Recorded on RCA and KINEVOX Systems 20 00:02:19,349 --> 00:02:22,810 Music by RAVI SHANKAR 21 00:02:24,354 --> 00:02:29,525 Written and Directed by SATYAJIT RAY 22 00:02:52,882 --> 00:02:54,384 Who's there? 23 00:02:55,218 --> 00:02:57,011 Look at that! 24 00:02:58,388 --> 00:02:59,806 Hey! 25 00:03:01,641 --> 00:03:04,435 That girl won't leave any fruit on the trees! 26 00:05:33,417 --> 00:05:35,586 That orchard wasn't free. 27 00:05:36,546 --> 00:05:39,465 We paid good money for it. 28 00:05:39,590 --> 00:05:41,133 I've said all along, 29 00:05:41,259 --> 00:05:44,720 "If we want any fruit left, we'll have to fence it in." 30 00:05:45,388 --> 00:05:49,517 So many thieves in this village! - What happened? 31 00:05:49,642 --> 00:05:51,769 It's Harihar's little brat! 32 00:05:53,396 --> 00:05:56,440 She doesn't leave a single piece of fruit! 33 00:05:56,732 --> 00:06:00,027 The moment I turn my back, she steals it! 34 00:06:00,152 --> 00:06:03,114 - What did she take? - I saw her take a guava. 35 00:06:03,239 --> 00:06:06,534 Who knows what else? I can't watch every tree! 36 00:06:06,659 --> 00:06:10,162 - Why don't you talk to them? - Talk to whom? 37 00:06:12,498 --> 00:06:14,750 Who would listen to me anyway? 38 00:06:15,084 --> 00:06:17,712 She's not my daughter. 39 00:06:17,837 --> 00:06:20,089 If her own mother doesn't care, 40 00:06:20,214 --> 00:06:22,633 what's it matter what you or I say? 41 00:06:23,134 --> 00:06:25,428 Her mother will learn 42 00:06:25,553 --> 00:06:28,306 when the whole village turns against her. 43 00:06:28,514 --> 00:06:30,558 It's just bad upbringing. 44 00:06:30,683 --> 00:06:32,935 Children learn what they're taught. 45 00:06:33,769 --> 00:06:35,938 Shall I carry that for you? 46 00:06:36,772 --> 00:06:38,316 No, thank you. 47 00:06:40,651 --> 00:06:43,904 Why not let me help? Can you manage? 48 00:06:44,030 --> 00:06:45,615 Yes. 49 00:07:38,584 --> 00:07:42,046 Oh, dear. I forgot to save some for you. 50 00:07:42,672 --> 00:07:43,839 Wait. 51 00:07:59,355 --> 00:08:00,690 Durga. 52 00:08:07,363 --> 00:08:08,572 Come along. 53 00:08:08,698 --> 00:08:12,201 She's doing no harm. Let her stay. 54 00:08:12,576 --> 00:08:15,746 Why should she watch you eat? Come here! 55 00:08:16,122 --> 00:08:18,541 Go on. She's calling you. 56 00:08:18,666 --> 00:08:21,210 Run along to your mother. 57 00:08:21,335 --> 00:08:23,212 Right now! 58 00:08:26,841 --> 00:08:30,553 What did you take from Mrs. Mukherjee's orchard? 59 00:08:30,886 --> 00:08:32,346 Tell me. 60 00:08:32,471 --> 00:08:34,473 What are you hiding? 61 00:08:35,057 --> 00:08:36,642 Show me! 62 00:08:46,402 --> 00:08:48,404 Take it back. 63 00:08:49,739 --> 00:08:52,867 And sweep the yard when you come back. 64 00:09:40,623 --> 00:09:43,125 Auntie. 65 00:09:45,336 --> 00:09:48,172 You realize the harm you're doing the girl? 66 00:09:48,672 --> 00:09:51,383 - What do you mean? - Need I tell you? 67 00:09:51,717 --> 00:09:53,427 Who eats that fruit? 68 00:09:53,803 --> 00:09:55,137 What fruit? 69 00:09:55,304 --> 00:09:57,973 The fruit Durga brings you. 70 00:09:58,724 --> 00:10:02,478 - She's just a child... - But you're not. 71 00:10:03,187 --> 00:10:07,024 Have you no sense? Who do you think you are? 72 00:10:07,274 --> 00:10:10,820 Think you can do as you please because we put you up? 73 00:10:12,655 --> 00:10:16,992 I know you too well. - What a lot of nonsense! 74 00:10:17,159 --> 00:10:18,994 Must I spell it out? 75 00:10:19,119 --> 00:10:21,664 Haven't you been stealing from my kitchen? 76 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:24,083 Oil, salt, chilies? 77 00:10:24,625 --> 00:10:26,669 Shall I look in your box? 78 00:10:26,836 --> 00:10:28,379 Well? 79 00:10:28,504 --> 00:10:30,297 Why don't you answer? 80 00:10:31,048 --> 00:10:34,009 You can't stay here and carry on like this. 81 00:10:34,176 --> 00:10:36,470 Maybe you should go somewhere else. 82 00:10:39,557 --> 00:10:41,183 I'm fed up. 83 00:10:41,350 --> 00:10:43,352 It's been eight years, 84 00:10:43,519 --> 00:10:46,188 and I won't take any more. 85 00:10:46,397 --> 00:10:50,734 You corrupt my daughter, and I get the blame. 86 00:10:50,860 --> 00:10:53,404 I won't allow it. 87 00:11:30,065 --> 00:11:32,860 I don't need this bother at my age. 88 00:11:36,405 --> 00:11:37,865 Out of the way! 89 00:11:38,407 --> 00:11:40,910 Auntie, where are you going? 90 00:12:03,432 --> 00:12:04,642 Auntie! 91 00:12:11,398 --> 00:12:13,817 Durga, come here. 92 00:12:18,447 --> 00:12:19,949 Let go! 93 00:12:23,077 --> 00:12:25,120 Durga, come here! 94 00:12:41,845 --> 00:12:43,806 Did you give it back? 95 00:12:46,225 --> 00:12:48,310 What else did I tell you to do? 96 00:14:42,466 --> 00:14:45,177 Where have you been, Auntie Indir? 97 00:14:45,302 --> 00:14:47,262 At Raju's. 98 00:14:47,638 --> 00:14:52,392 This morning Shaila told me about Hart's new son. 99 00:14:52,643 --> 00:14:56,939 I was on my way when this child came to get me. 100 00:14:57,272 --> 00:14:59,316 We met on the road. 101 00:14:59,775 --> 00:15:03,445 Go in and see your beautiful little nephew. 102 00:15:04,071 --> 00:15:06,949 Where's the little darling? 103 00:15:14,039 --> 00:15:16,959 Auntie, you're back at last. 104 00:15:26,760 --> 00:15:29,263 Take the blanket off 105 00:15:29,388 --> 00:15:31,306 so I can have a good look. 106 00:15:37,020 --> 00:15:38,730 The little darling! 107 00:15:39,648 --> 00:15:42,067 What a little darling! 108 00:15:50,659 --> 00:15:53,412 Bulbuls have eaten the rice 109 00:15:53,579 --> 00:15:56,165 How shall I pay the tax? 110 00:15:56,623 --> 00:15:59,334 Baby shall ride in a boat 111 00:15:59,585 --> 00:16:02,421 And wear red shoes 112 00:16:02,921 --> 00:16:05,465 Who dares say his skin is dark? 113 00:16:06,550 --> 00:16:08,343 Ten... 114 00:16:09,136 --> 00:16:12,222 11, 12... 115 00:16:12,931 --> 00:16:14,725 13... 116 00:16:14,850 --> 00:16:17,477 Sleep, golden one 117 00:16:18,604 --> 00:16:21,690 I'll send for the goldsmith 118 00:16:21,815 --> 00:16:24,359 To make you a gold chain 119 00:16:29,031 --> 00:16:31,408 - What are you cooking? - Can't you see? 120 00:16:33,410 --> 00:16:35,412 A sumptuous feast. What else? 121 00:16:35,746 --> 00:16:39,958 You should one day. Or have you forgotten how? 122 00:16:40,375 --> 00:16:42,336 I have. 123 00:16:42,461 --> 00:16:43,754 Too bad. 124 00:16:43,879 --> 00:16:48,091 I thought we might celebrate our son's first mouthful of rice. 125 00:16:50,844 --> 00:16:52,554 With what money? 126 00:16:52,721 --> 00:16:56,183 I start work for Mr. Ray next month. 127 00:16:56,308 --> 00:16:57,809 Really? 128 00:16:58,101 --> 00:17:02,189 I saw Nilmoni today. He said Mr. Ray gave his word. 129 00:17:02,522 --> 00:17:05,734 - Did you ask about the pay? - I'm not worried. 130 00:17:05,901 --> 00:17:08,904 Besides, I'm not going to collect his rents forever. 131 00:17:09,071 --> 00:17:12,699 He can't make me his bonded slave. 132 00:17:12,950 --> 00:17:16,578 That money and the fees for my services as a priest 133 00:17:16,745 --> 00:17:19,873 will keep the family going for now. 134 00:17:19,998 --> 00:17:23,210 Besides, there are always good times and bad. 135 00:17:24,503 --> 00:17:26,380 Things are going well. 136 00:17:26,922 --> 00:17:31,176 The boy was born in January, and you found work in the spring. 137 00:17:31,635 --> 00:17:35,013 That's why we should spend a little 138 00:17:35,597 --> 00:17:37,849 to celebrate in style 139 00:17:37,975 --> 00:17:40,227 and save face with the neighbors. 140 00:17:41,103 --> 00:17:45,691 Besides, they'll all praise your cooking. 141 00:17:45,816 --> 00:17:48,068 That's something, isn't it? 142 00:17:51,113 --> 00:17:53,282 Will he pay regularly? 143 00:17:53,448 --> 00:17:56,285 Why wouldn't he? Ray's a good man. 144 00:17:57,327 --> 00:18:01,540 Who's to say who's good and who's not? 145 00:18:01,832 --> 00:18:03,959 People are always cheating you. 146 00:18:04,126 --> 00:18:05,877 Like when? 147 00:18:06,003 --> 00:18:08,839 Didn't they steal the orchard from right under our noses? 148 00:18:09,214 --> 00:18:13,844 They said my brother owed them money when he was alive. 149 00:18:13,969 --> 00:18:16,346 The orchard satisfied that debit. 150 00:18:16,680 --> 00:18:19,975 We'd have no worries if we still had that orchard. 151 00:18:20,934 --> 00:18:23,312 Mangoes, rose apples, coconuts. 152 00:18:23,478 --> 00:18:26,023 They pick sackfuls of our fruit, 153 00:18:26,648 --> 00:18:29,651 but if Durga takes a single guava... 154 00:18:30,027 --> 00:18:32,112 Why worry about them? 155 00:18:32,279 --> 00:18:34,531 They're moneylenders, and I'm a scholar. 156 00:18:34,656 --> 00:18:37,951 Who cares about that in this godforsaken village? 157 00:18:38,076 --> 00:18:41,288 Listen to what I'm writing now: 158 00:18:41,413 --> 00:18:44,207 new and original plays and poems. 159 00:18:44,374 --> 00:18:46,793 When word gets around, 160 00:18:46,918 --> 00:18:50,255 the traveling troupes will come in droves. 161 00:18:50,380 --> 00:18:53,216 Where else can they get new material? 162 00:18:53,342 --> 00:18:55,802 Original plays don't grow on trees. 163 00:18:55,927 --> 00:18:59,264 Other writers just rehash 164 00:18:59,389 --> 00:19:01,308 the same old stuff. 165 00:19:01,433 --> 00:19:03,143 If that's acceptable, 166 00:19:03,310 --> 00:19:06,897 won't the original works of Harihar Ray be as well? 167 00:19:07,022 --> 00:19:08,815 Of course. 168 00:19:09,524 --> 00:19:13,028 And as a scholar, you'll be respected in the village. 169 00:19:13,153 --> 00:19:15,155 What could be better? 170 00:19:18,241 --> 00:19:20,494 You'll educate the boy... 171 00:19:22,329 --> 00:19:25,457 give him his sacred thread, teach him to worship the gods. 172 00:19:27,084 --> 00:19:29,711 Durga will find a good husband. 173 00:19:31,046 --> 00:19:34,758 Two good meals a day, new clothes twice a year... 174 00:19:34,883 --> 00:19:37,010 what more could we want? 175 00:19:37,427 --> 00:19:39,721 We'll have all that and more. 176 00:19:39,888 --> 00:19:43,350 My ancestors were writers, after all. 177 00:19:43,475 --> 00:19:46,353 They left a legacy that can't be ignored. 178 00:19:46,561 --> 00:19:48,522 Just wait two years. 179 00:19:48,647 --> 00:19:50,649 My debts will be paid off 180 00:19:50,774 --> 00:19:53,026 and the house repaired, 181 00:19:53,151 --> 00:19:56,530 and you won't have to fix spinach and rice every day! 182 00:19:56,738 --> 00:19:58,490 How about that? 183 00:20:35,819 --> 00:20:39,072 Apu! Aren't you up yet? 184 00:20:39,364 --> 00:20:42,784 Apu, aren't you going to school? 185 00:20:43,160 --> 00:20:44,786 Wake up. 186 00:20:48,290 --> 00:20:49,916 Durga. 187 00:20:51,626 --> 00:20:54,463 Durga, get Apu up. 188 00:20:54,629 --> 00:20:57,883 He has to get ready for school. He's still snoring away. 189 00:21:00,719 --> 00:21:03,805 Only half a pot, ma'am. 190 00:21:04,598 --> 00:21:07,142 Are you feeding the cow enough? 191 00:21:27,287 --> 00:21:29,289 Apu, get up. 192 00:22:53,456 --> 00:22:57,711 "Deep in the heart of Janasthan..." 193 00:23:05,844 --> 00:23:08,096 Hey! 194 00:23:08,555 --> 00:23:11,182 Why are you getting up again? 195 00:23:11,766 --> 00:23:15,103 How many more times must you dampen your eraser? 196 00:23:16,104 --> 00:23:17,606 Sit down. 197 00:23:17,939 --> 00:23:22,068 "Deep in the heart of Janasthan..." 198 00:23:23,778 --> 00:23:26,656 Puti, what do you want? 199 00:23:26,781 --> 00:23:28,617 One paisa of puffed rice. 200 00:23:28,783 --> 00:23:31,077 Hand over the money. 201 00:23:33,788 --> 00:23:38,543 "...stands the mighty mountain Prasravan... 202 00:23:39,377 --> 00:23:42,213 its lofty summit... 203 00:23:46,259 --> 00:23:48,970 crowned by ever drifting clouds... 204 00:23:56,311 --> 00:23:59,022 that ceaseless gales... 205 00:24:06,613 --> 00:24:10,450 urge along the pathways of the sky..." 206 00:24:13,953 --> 00:24:15,955 How are you, Prasanna? 207 00:24:16,164 --> 00:24:19,209 Welcome, Mr. Majumdar! 208 00:24:19,542 --> 00:24:22,212 Dear me! It's a trap to kill people! 209 00:24:25,548 --> 00:24:28,843 - Hello there. - How's everything? 210 00:24:29,010 --> 00:24:30,470 Just fine. 211 00:24:31,179 --> 00:24:33,014 Come in, come in. 212 00:24:33,348 --> 00:24:35,850 You've spread quite a net, eh? 213 00:24:35,975 --> 00:24:38,853 How many little fish have you caught now? 214 00:24:39,187 --> 00:24:41,272 There were eight. 215 00:24:41,398 --> 00:24:43,233 A new boy just arrived. 216 00:24:43,358 --> 00:24:46,528 The proverbial nine jewels! 217 00:24:48,863 --> 00:24:50,949 Apu, what are you smiling about? 218 00:24:51,199 --> 00:24:53,118 Is this a theater? 219 00:24:53,535 --> 00:24:57,038 My grandson will end up behind a plow too. 220 00:24:58,164 --> 00:24:59,916 You were saying, sir? 221 00:25:00,041 --> 00:25:03,044 Seen any good traveling troupes lately? 222 00:25:03,211 --> 00:25:07,298 I did see the Trailokyatarini company. 223 00:25:07,882 --> 00:25:10,176 Gupe, what are you doing? 224 00:25:11,219 --> 00:25:14,431 The next village over 225 00:25:14,556 --> 00:25:17,183 booked a very good company. 226 00:25:17,350 --> 00:25:18,768 I'll thrash you! 227 00:25:18,935 --> 00:25:22,397 They thought they could score one on us, 228 00:25:22,564 --> 00:25:26,651 but they didn't reckon with Badyi Majumdar! 229 00:25:26,776 --> 00:25:31,030 I've booked the finest troupe ever seen. 230 00:25:31,197 --> 00:25:33,032 Mr. Chakravarti! 231 00:25:33,199 --> 00:25:35,535 Let me have a little oil. 232 00:25:35,660 --> 00:25:37,203 Just a bit. 233 00:25:39,581 --> 00:25:43,626 I haven't put you down for a contribution yet, 234 00:25:43,793 --> 00:25:47,172 but in times of need one can expect a favor, right? 235 00:25:47,297 --> 00:25:48,715 Of course. 236 00:25:48,840 --> 00:25:52,802 Don't forget your friend Badyi Majumdar. 237 00:25:54,304 --> 00:25:56,139 Mr. Chakravarti, wait! 238 00:25:56,431 --> 00:25:58,016 Here. 239 00:26:00,018 --> 00:26:03,980 When this troupe's drummer plays, 240 00:26:04,105 --> 00:26:06,065 it sounds like thunder. 241 00:26:06,191 --> 00:26:07,484 You don't say. 242 00:26:07,692 --> 00:26:11,446 Mr. Chakravarti, about your subscription for the festival... 243 00:26:15,492 --> 00:26:17,869 Sote! 244 00:26:18,119 --> 00:26:20,705 Show me your slate! 245 00:26:20,955 --> 00:26:23,166 Bring me his slate! 246 00:26:23,583 --> 00:26:24,834 Bring it here! 247 00:26:29,964 --> 00:26:32,634 What's this? 248 00:26:32,926 --> 00:26:35,303 This is what you do during dictation? 249 00:26:35,428 --> 00:26:38,973 Come here, you little scoundrel! 250 00:26:46,105 --> 00:26:49,484 Hold out your hand! 251 00:27:28,064 --> 00:27:30,316 What are you doing? 252 00:27:30,692 --> 00:27:33,152 What did you take? 253 00:27:36,865 --> 00:27:40,243 What were you doing in the kitchen? - Nothing. 254 00:27:40,535 --> 00:27:44,372 Nothing? I saw you take something from the shelf. 255 00:27:44,539 --> 00:27:48,376 I'm out of chilies. I just thought I'd take a few. 256 00:27:48,501 --> 00:27:50,044 Show me. 257 00:27:52,422 --> 00:27:54,465 You should have asked. 258 00:27:55,383 --> 00:27:59,596 I've told you I don't like anyone puttering in my kitchen. 259 00:28:17,572 --> 00:28:19,866 When you're free, come here. 260 00:28:20,199 --> 00:28:22,243 I need you to chop the greens. 261 00:28:29,083 --> 00:28:30,585 Sit down. 262 00:28:33,755 --> 00:28:37,091 At your age, other girls are helping around the house, 263 00:28:37,258 --> 00:28:40,553 cooking, chopping vegetables, scrubbing pots. 264 00:28:41,512 --> 00:28:45,099 They even help with the religious rites. 265 00:28:47,977 --> 00:28:51,439 You think it's right to be running around all day? 266 00:28:53,107 --> 00:28:56,861 If you admire Ranu so much, why not learn from her? 267 00:29:10,375 --> 00:29:12,585 Have you got a fever again today? 268 00:29:12,794 --> 00:29:14,379 Let me see. 269 00:29:16,798 --> 00:29:19,175 Remember to drink your basil tea. 270 00:29:22,261 --> 00:29:25,515 Run and tell your mother we were at Puti's house. 271 00:29:25,682 --> 00:29:27,308 You're back? 272 00:29:36,401 --> 00:29:39,028 Don't touch! Now you've done it. 273 00:29:39,320 --> 00:29:41,322 Mommy, I'm hungry. 274 00:29:41,447 --> 00:29:44,325 Didn't you have some rice? 275 00:29:44,450 --> 00:29:46,327 - Yes. - Well, then? 276 00:29:46,494 --> 00:29:48,746 Apu! Come here! 277 00:29:50,123 --> 00:29:53,918 There's rice in the big bowl. Ask Durga for some. 278 00:30:01,509 --> 00:30:02,969 Hari! 279 00:30:03,386 --> 00:30:05,221 Help me up. 280 00:30:05,513 --> 00:30:07,056 What's wrong? 281 00:30:10,768 --> 00:30:12,854 My back's gotten so stiff. 282 00:30:13,021 --> 00:30:15,023 How are you these days? 283 00:30:15,189 --> 00:30:18,693 Oh, no one cares about an old woman. 284 00:30:18,901 --> 00:30:22,238 - What's happened now? - Just look at this. 285 00:30:26,534 --> 00:30:27,994 What's that? 286 00:30:28,119 --> 00:30:29,871 My shawl. 287 00:30:30,038 --> 00:30:33,041 I wear it in the evenings. 288 00:30:33,374 --> 00:30:36,711 I'll buy you a new one for the puja festival. 289 00:30:36,836 --> 00:30:39,505 - Really? - Yes. 290 00:30:42,842 --> 00:30:45,553 Can I have some live coals? 291 00:30:50,058 --> 00:30:53,644 How can I supply you with coals all the time? 292 00:30:53,770 --> 00:30:56,272 Did you bring in some firewood? 293 00:31:07,075 --> 00:31:10,745 Did you ask for your pay today? How long will you keep quiet? 294 00:31:10,870 --> 00:31:14,332 - Mr. Ray has problems with his land. - So what? 295 00:31:14,457 --> 00:31:17,794 I could lose my job if I ask now. 296 00:31:17,919 --> 00:31:21,589 So be it. I'm sure there are other jobs in town. 297 00:31:21,714 --> 00:31:24,926 Eight rupees, and no pay in three months. 298 00:31:25,051 --> 00:31:28,096 Some job! - This has never happened before. 299 00:31:28,262 --> 00:31:31,974 So you sit and do nothing? Have you seen the house 300 00:31:32,308 --> 00:31:35,394 and what the children are eating and wearing? 301 00:31:36,437 --> 00:31:38,731 Durga has had a fever for days. 302 00:31:38,898 --> 00:31:41,234 There's no medicine or even proper food. 303 00:31:41,359 --> 00:31:44,320 The boy goes to school in rags. Is that right? 304 00:31:47,657 --> 00:31:49,742 Here. 305 00:31:56,958 --> 00:32:00,837 We can set aside repairs, but debts must be repaid. 306 00:32:01,129 --> 00:32:04,132 I borrowed five rupees from Mrs. Mukherjee six months ago, 307 00:32:04,298 --> 00:32:07,093 and she's quick with the cutting remarks. 308 00:32:08,052 --> 00:32:10,054 Do something, for goodness' sake! 309 00:32:14,142 --> 00:32:15,726 Sit down. 310 00:32:28,239 --> 00:32:30,283 You won't tell Mother? 311 00:32:35,663 --> 00:32:39,041 Idiot! She'll hear you! 312 00:33:16,537 --> 00:33:18,206 The sweets seller. 313 00:33:26,088 --> 00:33:27,924 Do you want anything? 314 00:33:28,216 --> 00:33:31,552 Delicious fried cream, sweet lentil balls, 315 00:33:31,719 --> 00:33:34,180 coconut candies, chandrapull, 316 00:33:34,388 --> 00:33:36,307 sweet cheese balls. 317 00:33:36,515 --> 00:33:39,769 - Go ask Father for money. - You go. 318 00:33:40,228 --> 00:33:41,854 Go on! 319 00:34:01,207 --> 00:34:03,459 I suppose he's asking for money. 320 00:34:04,126 --> 00:34:06,921 Don't give him any. It's a bad habit. 321 00:34:09,924 --> 00:34:11,092 Nothing? 322 00:34:16,264 --> 00:34:18,933 He's headed for Tunu's house. 323 00:35:43,809 --> 00:35:46,645 Chinibas is here! 324 00:35:52,777 --> 00:35:55,780 What's going on? Off with you. 325 00:35:56,113 --> 00:35:58,282 What do you have today? 326 00:35:58,491 --> 00:36:01,952 Mother wants two annas' worth. 327 00:36:02,078 --> 00:36:03,996 Durga, come and play. 328 00:36:04,121 --> 00:36:07,291 Durga's on our team! - Apu, come play! 329 00:36:07,458 --> 00:36:09,794 Want to come play? 330 00:36:10,127 --> 00:36:12,922 Then go home. I'll be there soon. 331 00:36:14,882 --> 00:36:17,385 Apu's left out... 332 00:36:23,015 --> 00:36:25,518 Durga, would you like some sweets? 333 00:36:25,726 --> 00:36:28,104 I said not to offer them any. 334 00:36:28,229 --> 00:36:30,398 They can buy their own! 335 00:36:30,523 --> 00:36:32,733 I can't stand such shameless greed! 336 00:36:33,025 --> 00:36:34,110 Show me. 337 00:36:39,657 --> 00:36:42,034 Tunu, you coming to play? 338 00:36:43,619 --> 00:36:45,204 Tunu? 339 00:36:47,957 --> 00:36:49,917 What are you doing? 340 00:36:52,420 --> 00:36:54,088 How pretty. 341 00:36:56,549 --> 00:36:59,009 Who gave them to you? - My father. 342 00:37:00,678 --> 00:37:02,596 Let me help you. 343 00:37:03,180 --> 00:37:04,640 Come on. 344 00:37:08,102 --> 00:37:09,228 Open up. 345 00:37:10,396 --> 00:37:13,441 Come get your candy, Sunil. 346 00:37:15,443 --> 00:37:17,194 Come, Khuku. 347 00:38:51,288 --> 00:38:55,000 How many times have I asked for a new shawl? 348 00:38:55,167 --> 00:38:57,670 I need it for the evenings. 349 00:38:58,879 --> 00:39:01,215 Durga, come here. 350 00:39:14,645 --> 00:39:17,022 What about your hair? Sit down. 351 00:39:35,624 --> 00:39:38,961 Mother, can you braid it in four strands? 352 00:39:39,253 --> 00:39:41,255 Keep your head still. 353 00:39:43,132 --> 00:39:45,092 Ranu knows how. 354 00:39:46,135 --> 00:39:48,095 Look at your hair. 355 00:39:48,429 --> 00:39:50,472 Not a drop of ail, 356 00:39:51,181 --> 00:39:53,183 and you want four strands! 357 00:39:54,935 --> 00:39:56,770 Mother, did you know 358 00:39:56,895 --> 00:39:59,898 that a prospective match is coming to visit Ranu? 359 00:40:00,065 --> 00:40:01,734 Who's coming? 360 00:40:35,768 --> 00:40:38,771 Didi, have you ever seen a train? 361 00:40:39,146 --> 00:40:41,148 - Sure. - Don't lie. 362 00:40:41,649 --> 00:40:43,942 You know where the tracks are? 363 00:40:44,109 --> 00:40:45,194 Where? 364 00:40:45,486 --> 00:40:49,782 Past the big meadow and beyond the rice fields. 365 00:40:50,157 --> 00:40:53,535 - Shall we go one day? - Let's see what you wrote. 366 00:40:57,873 --> 00:41:00,292 Very good! 367 00:41:00,626 --> 00:41:02,961 Now write... 368 00:41:03,504 --> 00:41:05,589 "Yikes! A ghost!" 369 00:41:37,413 --> 00:41:38,580 Here. 370 00:41:46,171 --> 00:41:48,590 Did you do well at school today? 371 00:42:01,228 --> 00:42:07,025 You're so young. Don't the other boys tease you? 372 00:42:13,657 --> 00:42:15,993 Apu, come here. 373 00:42:21,957 --> 00:42:24,752 Be a good boy and eat. 374 00:42:25,753 --> 00:42:27,671 You mustn't waste it. 375 00:42:28,213 --> 00:42:30,883 Apu, come here. 376 00:42:32,676 --> 00:42:34,762 Don't you want it? 377 00:42:39,975 --> 00:42:42,269 Fine, then. Don't eat. 378 00:42:43,604 --> 00:42:47,149 Nothing sweet to go with it. Just plain rice. 379 00:42:48,776 --> 00:42:51,278 No wonder he runs off. 380 00:42:51,653 --> 00:42:53,614 How will he survive? 381 00:42:53,739 --> 00:42:56,074 Was he even born to survive? 382 00:42:57,367 --> 00:42:59,453 Go rinse your mouth. 383 00:43:07,795 --> 00:43:09,963 Where's Durga? 384 00:43:10,464 --> 00:43:13,467 - Shall I go get her toy box? - Yes. 385 00:43:14,885 --> 00:43:17,471 A fine way to bring up your daughter! 386 00:43:19,264 --> 00:43:20,933 What's happened? 387 00:43:21,266 --> 00:43:24,269 Thievery, that's what! Your daughter stole 388 00:43:24,394 --> 00:43:26,647 Tunu's bead necklace. 389 00:43:28,357 --> 00:43:30,609 She stole it? 390 00:43:30,734 --> 00:43:34,988 Don't look so surprised. She's a thief through and through. 391 00:43:38,992 --> 00:43:41,954 Her father brought it for her from town. 392 00:43:42,246 --> 00:43:45,582 Tunu showed it to your daughter. 393 00:43:45,874 --> 00:43:48,335 Then this morning it vanished 394 00:43:48,460 --> 00:43:49,962 in broad daylight! 395 00:43:52,798 --> 00:43:55,050 She's had her eye on it all along, 396 00:43:55,175 --> 00:43:57,636 asking to see it every day. 397 00:43:57,845 --> 00:44:01,223 You won't find it in there, and Durga isn't home. 398 00:44:01,348 --> 00:44:03,475 How do you know she took it anyway? 399 00:44:03,684 --> 00:44:05,644 - Durga said... - Quiet! 400 00:44:05,811 --> 00:44:08,313 Are you suggesting we hid it somewhere? 401 00:44:08,689 --> 00:44:12,734 - No, but it might have fallen off... - It didn't. 402 00:44:13,026 --> 00:44:15,487 We searched high and low. 403 00:44:15,612 --> 00:44:17,489 I wouldn't be here otherwise. 404 00:44:28,292 --> 00:44:30,586 Did you take Tunu's necklace? 405 00:44:32,212 --> 00:44:34,214 Didn't you? 406 00:44:34,339 --> 00:44:36,216 Take your hands off her! 407 00:44:36,383 --> 00:44:39,052 - She's a liar. - Let me see. 408 00:44:39,511 --> 00:44:42,806 I suppose that fruit is from your own orchard? 409 00:44:43,348 --> 00:44:45,309 What's going on? 410 00:44:52,357 --> 00:44:56,570 What's going on here? Huh? 411 00:45:00,490 --> 00:45:02,367 What's the matter? 412 00:45:07,456 --> 00:45:09,249 What's going on? 413 00:45:09,958 --> 00:45:12,586 Sarbajaya, what is it? 414 00:45:21,929 --> 00:45:24,264 You know we have no orchard, 415 00:45:24,431 --> 00:45:27,768 and I know it's wrong to take other people's fruit. 416 00:45:27,935 --> 00:45:32,814 But how can you accuse her of stealing something of value? 417 00:45:33,148 --> 00:45:36,443 Fruit has no name on it. If a child happens to... 418 00:45:36,818 --> 00:45:41,073 Well! The rupees I lent you had no name on them either, 419 00:45:41,198 --> 00:45:42,824 and you took them eagerly enough! 420 00:45:43,450 --> 00:45:46,745 You've had them long enough. I'd like them back. 421 00:45:46,870 --> 00:45:48,205 Come along. 422 00:45:50,749 --> 00:45:54,294 Should you find that necklace, kindly return it. 423 00:46:02,302 --> 00:46:03,971 What's going on? 424 00:46:04,137 --> 00:46:07,516 Our fruit vanishes the moment it hits the ground. 425 00:46:07,641 --> 00:46:10,352 When I complain, the mother is insolent to me! 426 00:46:10,644 --> 00:46:12,729 "Fruit has no name on it. 427 00:46:12,854 --> 00:46:15,315 So what if a child takes some?" 428 00:46:15,440 --> 00:46:17,526 Like mother, like daughter! 429 00:46:17,651 --> 00:46:19,736 A pair of thieves! 430 00:46:27,285 --> 00:46:28,328 Come here. 431 00:46:30,789 --> 00:46:32,749 I said come here. 432 00:46:34,334 --> 00:46:36,128 You won't come? 433 00:47:24,051 --> 00:47:25,218 Get out! 434 00:48:21,483 --> 00:48:25,028 "...And that measure is called a maund. 435 00:48:25,195 --> 00:48:30,450 A rupee is divided into annas, gondas, and cowries..." 436 00:48:51,429 --> 00:48:52,639 Apu. 437 00:48:53,098 --> 00:48:56,601 Durga's meal is waiting. Go get her. 438 00:49:18,081 --> 00:49:19,875 Just then... 439 00:49:20,000 --> 00:49:23,003 a demoness appeared. 440 00:49:23,503 --> 00:49:28,008 "Krik, krak, krud, I smell human blood. 441 00:49:28,175 --> 00:49:31,011 Who lies awake in my temple?" 442 00:49:31,386 --> 00:49:33,471 The blue prince slept 443 00:49:33,597 --> 00:49:36,433 while the red prince kept watch. 444 00:49:37,976 --> 00:49:41,188 In the second watch of the night, 445 00:49:41,354 --> 00:49:43,315 the demoness appeared again. 446 00:49:43,440 --> 00:49:47,694 "Krik, krak, krud, I smell human blood. 447 00:49:47,944 --> 00:49:51,031 Who lies awake in my temple?" 448 00:49:51,156 --> 00:49:55,118 - Durga, open the door. - I'll be right back. 449 00:49:57,954 --> 00:50:01,708 Give this to your mother and ask her to come here. 450 00:50:08,048 --> 00:50:09,716 Set it down. 451 00:50:15,347 --> 00:50:19,142 - Are you asleep in there? - What is it? 452 00:50:19,267 --> 00:50:22,020 Come here. I have a lot to tell you. 453 00:50:24,272 --> 00:50:27,025 Durga, watch the milk. 454 00:50:36,826 --> 00:50:38,411 What? 455 00:50:44,125 --> 00:50:46,461 No matter what people say... 456 00:50:48,088 --> 00:50:50,382 Mr. Ray is a good man. 457 00:50:54,052 --> 00:50:56,221 Here you are. 458 00:50:57,264 --> 00:51:00,600 Three months' wages... 24 rupees. Count it. 459 00:51:00,767 --> 00:51:03,061 I'll quickly say my evening prayers. 460 00:51:03,186 --> 00:51:05,605 I have lots more to tell you. 461 00:51:21,454 --> 00:51:23,915 I was collecting rents today 462 00:51:24,124 --> 00:51:27,961 when I met a distinguished-looking fellow. 463 00:51:28,253 --> 00:51:31,131 He suddenly bowed deeply and said, 464 00:51:31,298 --> 00:51:35,176 "Sir, you don't know me, but I knew your father well. 465 00:51:36,052 --> 00:51:39,431 He often officiated as a priest at my house." 466 00:51:39,639 --> 00:51:42,767 "What's your name?" "Mahesh Biswas." 467 00:51:42,934 --> 00:51:45,312 "What do you want?" 468 00:51:45,478 --> 00:51:48,398 "I have something to ask of you." "What?" 469 00:51:48,982 --> 00:51:53,069 "My whole family would like to be initiated next month. 470 00:51:53,194 --> 00:51:56,489 It would be wonderful if you could officiate." 471 00:51:58,658 --> 00:52:02,120 Quite wealthy people. - Did you say you'd do it? 472 00:52:02,871 --> 00:52:05,874 Are you crazy? Accept right off? 473 00:52:05,999 --> 00:52:08,209 They'd think I was hard up. 474 00:52:08,335 --> 00:52:11,504 Let them. We are hard up. 475 00:52:11,671 --> 00:52:16,301 There could be a scandal if people found out his caste. 476 00:52:16,426 --> 00:52:18,803 - Who would tell them? - You never know. 477 00:52:18,970 --> 00:52:22,349 Maybe you. I know how you women are. 478 00:52:23,058 --> 00:52:27,520 I'm busy enough without running around telling your business. 479 00:52:27,729 --> 00:52:31,691 Don't be angry. The job's not going anywhere. 480 00:52:32,275 --> 00:52:35,153 I told him we'd discuss it after the festival. 481 00:52:35,320 --> 00:52:37,364 I mustn't seem overeager. 482 00:52:37,530 --> 00:52:40,283 Try to manage till then on what I gave you. 483 00:52:40,408 --> 00:52:44,621 That should cover clothes for the kids and a shawl for Auntie. 484 00:52:44,913 --> 00:52:47,082 We must pay Mrs. Mukherjee tomorrow. 485 00:52:47,207 --> 00:52:51,586 Fine. Our other debts can wait two months. 486 00:52:53,463 --> 00:52:55,423 And the repairs? 487 00:52:55,548 --> 00:52:59,010 They'll wait too. The house survived the rains. 488 00:52:59,219 --> 00:53:03,056 I'll get an estimate from the carpenter this month. 489 00:53:03,181 --> 00:53:06,351 You have to do something about the kitchen. 490 00:53:06,476 --> 00:53:10,897 Kitchen, cowshed, walls, roof... 491 00:53:11,022 --> 00:53:14,234 it will all be done. Don't worry. 492 00:53:19,531 --> 00:53:22,325 How many more days till the puja festival? 493 00:53:24,411 --> 00:53:26,079 Twenty-one. 494 00:53:37,424 --> 00:53:38,967 Didi. 495 00:53:43,054 --> 00:53:45,598 Did you take Tunu's necklace? 496 00:53:45,765 --> 00:53:47,350 Don't be silly. 497 00:53:49,394 --> 00:53:52,480 - Who did? - I don't know. Go to sleep. 498 00:53:54,732 --> 00:53:57,444 I have an idea for a new play 499 00:53:58,194 --> 00:54:00,280 about Babhruvahana. 500 00:54:00,947 --> 00:54:03,700 I'll write it when I find some time. 501 00:54:13,918 --> 00:54:15,587 Listen... 502 00:54:16,129 --> 00:54:18,798 you lived in Benares a long time. 503 00:54:19,799 --> 00:54:22,552 Do people know you there? 504 00:54:23,470 --> 00:54:25,597 Some certainly do. 505 00:54:26,306 --> 00:54:29,309 Isn't there a ghat by the river 506 00:54:29,642 --> 00:54:33,771 where priests sing and recite from the scriptures? 507 00:54:34,397 --> 00:54:37,984 It's called Dashashamedh Ghat. 508 00:54:38,485 --> 00:54:42,197 - They earn a lot there, right? - I suppose. 509 00:54:42,447 --> 00:54:44,449 Then let's go. 510 00:54:45,283 --> 00:54:47,660 - We can't do that. - Why not? 511 00:54:48,161 --> 00:54:49,996 How can we? 512 00:54:50,330 --> 00:54:54,083 I left there to return here to my ancestral home. 513 00:54:54,375 --> 00:54:57,212 I can't go the other direction now. 514 00:54:57,504 --> 00:55:01,007 Why not? You were away eight years before. 515 00:55:01,174 --> 00:55:04,552 You left me at my father's and never even wrote. 516 00:55:04,677 --> 00:55:07,347 I didn't really know you then. 517 00:55:07,639 --> 00:55:11,017 Think I'd have left if I did? - A lot of difference it's made! 518 00:55:11,768 --> 00:55:14,854 This is my home now too. 519 00:55:17,690 --> 00:55:19,692 But just look at it. 520 00:55:20,026 --> 00:55:22,278 It's like living in the jungle. 521 00:55:23,404 --> 00:55:27,242 Jackals prowling around as soon as night falls. 522 00:55:28,993 --> 00:55:33,206 No neighbors to sit and talk to. 523 00:55:34,290 --> 00:55:36,376 When you're not here, 524 00:55:36,876 --> 00:55:40,421 I'm terribly uneasy. 525 00:55:42,715 --> 00:55:45,009 But you wouldn't understand. 526 00:55:46,427 --> 00:55:49,222 You eat and sleep and go about your work, 527 00:55:49,347 --> 00:55:52,350 unconcerned whether you're paid or not. 528 00:55:55,270 --> 00:55:57,564 I had lots of dreams too. 529 00:55:58,022 --> 00:56:00,775 All the things I wanted to do... 530 00:56:05,196 --> 00:56:09,951 Those who came before have passed on 531 00:56:10,159 --> 00:56:13,246 And I'm left behind 532 00:56:13,746 --> 00:56:19,377 A penniless beggar 533 00:56:19,544 --> 00:56:21,754 Not a cowrie to my name 534 00:56:21,921 --> 00:56:25,008 Look, my purse is empty 535 00:56:41,482 --> 00:56:46,154 Lord, the day is done and evening falls 536 00:56:46,487 --> 00:56:49,782 Ferry me across to the other shore 537 00:57:13,181 --> 00:57:17,435 Apu, hurry with the wood. The fire's not taking. 538 00:57:19,395 --> 00:57:22,023 Is that washed? Set it down. 539 00:57:22,482 --> 00:57:24,025 This blade! 540 00:57:35,703 --> 00:57:39,457 - Granny, are you getting married? - Where's your mother? 541 00:57:39,624 --> 00:57:41,376 At the pond. 542 00:57:45,338 --> 00:57:47,256 Umi, come join us. 543 00:57:47,382 --> 00:57:49,550 We're having a picnic. 544 00:57:53,513 --> 00:57:55,848 All that? Set it down. 545 00:57:59,060 --> 00:58:01,896 Where's Nera? - Up there. 546 00:58:02,271 --> 00:58:04,190 Get down here! 547 00:58:04,982 --> 00:58:08,569 Wash the banana leaf plates. Sitting in the tree! 548 00:58:10,071 --> 00:58:12,532 Where'd you get that shawl, Auntie? 549 00:58:12,865 --> 00:58:15,034 Raju gave it to me. 550 00:58:15,201 --> 00:58:19,997 It cost him 9 1/2 annas. - It's very nice. 551 00:58:23,543 --> 00:58:25,712 Here comes my sister! 552 00:58:26,754 --> 00:58:30,133 How'd you get away? Isn't your mother home? 553 00:58:30,258 --> 00:58:33,469 - What are you making? - Khichuri. 554 00:58:33,594 --> 00:58:36,889 Rice, lentils, potatoes, eggplant, 555 00:58:37,056 --> 00:58:40,059 cumin, chilies, bay leaves, oil... 556 00:58:45,022 --> 00:58:47,650 Tepi, didn't you bring salt? 557 00:58:48,067 --> 00:58:50,278 You only said oil! 558 00:58:50,403 --> 00:58:53,239 You said you'd bring it! 559 00:59:04,375 --> 00:59:05,668 Wait! 560 00:59:28,608 --> 00:59:30,109 Auntie. 561 00:59:32,820 --> 00:59:33,905 Listen. 562 00:59:34,280 --> 00:59:35,948 Come here. 563 00:59:45,333 --> 00:59:47,168 What's the matter? 564 00:59:54,425 --> 00:59:56,260 Where'd you get that shawl!? 565 00:59:56,803 --> 00:59:59,305 Uh... 566 00:59:59,430 --> 01:00:03,059 Raju gave it to me. 567 01:00:03,184 --> 01:00:05,686 Gave it to you? Listen to me. 568 01:00:08,481 --> 01:00:11,317 You didn't ask him for it? - Why would I? 569 01:00:12,777 --> 01:00:17,657 I simply said that at my age I get chilly in the evening... 570 01:00:17,782 --> 01:00:20,284 Fine. Then they can feed you too! 571 01:00:20,910 --> 01:00:22,495 Come now. 572 01:00:22,662 --> 01:00:26,415 I did ask Harihar for a shawl. 573 01:00:26,791 --> 01:00:28,251 Did he say no? 574 01:00:28,417 --> 01:00:31,295 Did you have to go begging? You should be ashamed! 575 01:00:31,420 --> 01:00:34,006 What must Raju think? 576 01:00:34,173 --> 01:00:36,425 Can't an old woman have wishes too? 577 01:00:37,218 --> 01:00:40,680 So you have wishes now... while you eat our food! 578 01:00:40,805 --> 01:00:43,516 You realize the children often go hungry? 579 01:00:43,641 --> 01:00:45,643 What about their wishes? 580 01:00:45,768 --> 01:00:48,271 Will you feed and clothe them? 581 01:00:48,396 --> 01:00:50,898 As long as you're dependent on me, 582 01:00:51,023 --> 01:00:53,192 don't go around begging. 583 01:00:53,693 --> 01:00:56,279 Otherwise make other arrangements. 584 01:00:56,654 --> 01:00:59,699 Put me up or don't. 585 01:01:00,575 --> 01:01:05,246 Think I have nowhere to go? - Fine! Then leave at once! 586 01:01:22,346 --> 01:01:23,973 What's wrong? 587 01:01:32,857 --> 01:01:34,734 What's the matter? 588 01:01:37,236 --> 01:01:38,779 There, there. 589 01:01:41,449 --> 01:01:43,451 Go wherever you like. 590 01:01:44,327 --> 01:01:46,704 I can't keep you here any longer. 591 01:01:52,001 --> 01:01:53,669 It's delicious. 592 01:01:54,462 --> 01:01:57,757 Your husband will love your cooking. - Hush! 593 01:02:01,594 --> 01:02:04,472 - How long until your wedding? - I don't know. 594 01:02:04,764 --> 01:02:07,475 - I know. Shall I tell you? - All right. 595 01:02:07,934 --> 01:02:11,562 Two months and ten days, right? 596 01:02:13,856 --> 01:02:17,318 How's it feel? - Same as for everyone. 597 01:02:17,443 --> 01:02:18,778 Tell me. 598 01:02:18,945 --> 01:02:20,237 You'll find out. 599 01:02:20,446 --> 01:02:22,281 It won't happen to me. 600 01:02:22,448 --> 01:02:23,741 Sure it will. 601 01:02:23,866 --> 01:02:26,494 - I just know it won't. - It will. 602 01:02:26,661 --> 01:02:29,497 Your mother's looking for a suitable match. 603 01:02:29,664 --> 01:02:31,958 It's true. Ask her. 604 01:02:52,561 --> 01:02:54,188 Raju... 605 01:02:55,815 --> 01:02:57,733 are you home? 606 01:02:57,858 --> 01:02:59,360 Who's that? 607 01:02:59,485 --> 01:03:02,863 - I've come to see... - Auntie? 608 01:03:03,698 --> 01:03:06,367 If you could take me in 609 01:03:06,492 --> 01:03:09,453 for a day or two. 610 01:03:09,578 --> 01:03:12,999 - To stay? - Just a day or two. 611 01:03:13,165 --> 01:03:15,626 I get no peace at home. 612 01:03:15,751 --> 01:03:18,337 Nothing but nagging day and night. 613 01:03:20,381 --> 01:03:22,008 Listen... 614 01:03:23,092 --> 01:03:27,179 go tell your mother Auntie has come lo stay. 615 01:03:27,346 --> 01:03:30,224 And bring Auntie water for her feet. 616 01:03:30,349 --> 01:03:34,311 Where else can this old woman go? 617 01:03:34,478 --> 01:03:36,897 So I thought I'd come see you. 618 01:03:40,943 --> 01:03:42,528 My child... 619 01:03:44,822 --> 01:03:47,742 if you don't look after me, who will? 620 01:04:45,132 --> 01:04:48,135 Beware, O evil Serpent King! 621 01:04:48,427 --> 01:04:50,679 Utter such words again 622 01:04:50,846 --> 01:04:53,557 and I shall cut your tongue out 623 01:04:53,682 --> 01:04:58,020 and cast it to the jackals and dogs for the good of the world! 624 01:04:58,187 --> 01:05:01,982 And for the good of the world I shall destroy you! 625 01:05:02,191 --> 01:05:05,402 No, Father, I beseech you! 626 01:05:05,569 --> 01:05:08,072 Do not make your own daughter a widow. 627 01:05:08,239 --> 01:05:10,449 Away, dissolute serpent woman! 628 01:05:10,616 --> 01:05:12,451 Sujata! 629 01:05:12,576 --> 01:05:14,537 Why do you forget your place? 630 01:05:14,870 --> 01:05:17,456 No longer are you the Serpent King's daughter! 631 01:05:17,665 --> 01:05:21,252 You are the wife of one descended from the mighty sun! 632 01:05:21,460 --> 01:05:23,963 Why, for the sake of my humble life, 633 01:05:24,130 --> 01:05:27,633 do you prostrate before a despicable serpent? 634 01:05:27,758 --> 01:05:31,137 No, I would not even imagine your death. 635 01:05:31,345 --> 01:05:34,181 Father, trample me all you will, 636 01:05:34,306 --> 01:05:37,810 only grant me the vermilion mark of marriage! 637 01:05:37,935 --> 01:05:42,356 A human can ask for nothing from a serpent! 638 01:05:42,523 --> 01:05:46,861 Away from me, you shameless hussy! 639 01:05:46,986 --> 01:05:49,488 Sujata, arise! 640 01:05:49,655 --> 01:05:52,533 Heed your husband's words! 641 01:05:52,658 --> 01:05:54,618 No! 642 01:05:55,035 --> 01:05:58,706 Kill me first, Father, and then do as you propose. 643 01:05:58,831 --> 01:06:02,126 Let me go! 644 01:06:02,334 --> 01:06:05,254 Let him go! If there is indeed a god, 645 01:06:05,421 --> 01:06:08,299 the serpent's pride will be destroyed! 646 01:06:08,424 --> 01:06:11,385 No, your pride will be destroyed first! 647 01:06:11,510 --> 01:06:12,970 Mahakal... 648 01:06:13,095 --> 01:06:15,347 see how my daughter holds me back! 649 01:06:15,514 --> 01:06:17,183 Slay him! 650 01:06:17,349 --> 01:06:20,352 Be merciless in your revenge! 651 01:06:20,477 --> 01:06:22,563 Do you remember, Kusha, 652 01:06:22,688 --> 01:06:25,191 how I swore on the battlefield 653 01:06:25,357 --> 01:06:28,027 to crush your skull beneath my boot? 654 01:06:28,152 --> 01:06:31,197 Today is my chance! - No, Mahakal. 655 01:06:31,363 --> 01:06:33,616 My brother! My friend! 656 01:06:33,741 --> 01:06:37,036 I beseech you, spare his life! 657 01:06:37,578 --> 01:06:39,997 Pay her no heed! 658 01:06:40,331 --> 01:06:42,541 Slay the evil Kusha! 659 01:06:42,708 --> 01:06:44,710 I will deal with my daughter! 660 01:06:44,877 --> 01:06:47,171 Come, you wicked woman! 661 01:06:47,338 --> 01:06:49,506 Let me go, Father! 662 01:06:51,967 --> 01:06:54,845 Today I shall slake my thirst for revenge! 663 01:06:54,970 --> 01:06:58,015 Take this, my husband, and protect yourself! 664 01:06:58,140 --> 01:07:00,476 See now, you demon! 665 01:07:00,601 --> 01:07:03,896 Now the victorious trumpet will sound! 666 01:07:04,313 --> 01:07:09,693 Will someone here give me a weapon 667 01:07:09,818 --> 01:07:14,198 that I may spill his blood? 668 01:07:14,406 --> 01:07:17,660 Take this, O King... 669 01:07:17,868 --> 01:07:20,663 and join the battle! 670 01:07:20,829 --> 01:07:23,040 Take this weapon, sister... 671 01:07:23,165 --> 01:07:25,793 and save your husband! 672 01:07:49,984 --> 01:07:53,487 Durga, go see where the calf went. 673 01:07:53,654 --> 01:07:56,949 - Mommy, would you tie this on me? - Wait. 674 01:07:57,116 --> 01:07:59,118 Am I your servant now? 675 01:07:59,285 --> 01:08:02,663 Apu, let's go look for Auntie. 676 01:08:03,080 --> 01:08:05,874 No, go find the calf first. 677 01:08:06,792 --> 01:08:08,502 What's that? 678 01:08:11,463 --> 01:08:13,757 Where did you get that foil? 679 01:08:51,128 --> 01:08:53,088 How dare you! 680 01:08:54,298 --> 01:08:56,592 What's this? Durga! 681 01:08:57,384 --> 01:08:59,553 What's going on? 682 01:08:59,678 --> 01:09:02,765 Are you hitting him again? - He was in my toy box. 683 01:09:02,931 --> 01:09:06,518 So what? What use is your precious toy box? 684 01:09:07,186 --> 01:09:09,396 - He took all my foil. - Enough! 685 01:09:09,563 --> 01:09:11,690 Go find the calf. 686 01:09:17,321 --> 01:09:18,489 Idiot! 687 01:09:18,781 --> 01:09:21,116 Dressing up as a prince! 688 01:10:42,990 --> 01:10:46,952 Sarbajaya, are you home? 689 01:10:47,161 --> 01:10:49,121 What brings you back? 690 01:10:51,957 --> 01:10:54,585 I'm not feeling very well. 691 01:10:54,751 --> 01:10:59,923 I thought I'd spend my last days in the old home. 692 01:11:00,090 --> 01:11:03,760 Don't use that excuse. A lot you care about the old home! 693 01:11:03,927 --> 01:11:06,513 You'd better leave or there'll be trouble. 694 01:11:06,805 --> 01:11:08,807 Just give me a minute. 695 01:11:35,000 --> 01:11:37,002 Sitting down, are you? 696 01:11:38,003 --> 01:11:41,256 Let me catch my breath. 697 01:12:07,199 --> 01:12:08,867 Auntie? 698 01:12:09,201 --> 01:12:11,703 Did you fall asleep? 699 01:12:13,205 --> 01:12:15,999 Would you give me some water? 700 01:12:16,333 --> 01:12:19,211 The pitcher's right there. Help yourself. 701 01:16:39,262 --> 01:16:40,847 Didi! 702 01:16:59,324 --> 01:17:00,367 Sit down. 703 01:17:04,496 --> 01:17:05,789 Eat it. 704 01:17:11,837 --> 01:17:13,839 Where are we? 705 01:17:14,506 --> 01:17:16,383 What are those? 706 01:17:20,512 --> 01:17:22,222 If Mommy... 707 01:20:08,221 --> 01:20:09,931 Auntie? 708 01:21:02,817 --> 01:21:07,947 Lord, the day is done and evening falls 709 01:21:08,114 --> 01:21:11,242 Ferry me across to the other shore 710 01:21:12,160 --> 01:21:15,955 They say you are the lord of the crossing 711 01:21:16,122 --> 01:21:20,460 I call out to you 712 01:21:30,136 --> 01:21:35,183 Lord, the day is done and evening falls 713 01:21:35,391 --> 01:21:38,937 Ferry me across to the other shore 714 01:21:48,238 --> 01:21:52,117 You take those across 715 01:21:52,700 --> 01:21:57,789 Who haven't a cowrie to their name 716 01:22:06,589 --> 01:22:09,134 I'm a poor beggar 717 01:22:09,300 --> 01:22:13,138 Without a cowrie to my name 718 01:22:18,017 --> 01:22:20,854 Come see Delhi! 719 01:22:20,979 --> 01:22:22,814 See the Qutub Tower... 720 01:22:23,815 --> 01:22:26,484 the Taj Mahal in Agra... 721 01:22:26,609 --> 01:22:30,321 the temples of Mathura, the harbor of Bombay! 722 01:22:37,537 --> 01:22:41,124 - When will you be back? - In a week or so. 723 01:22:41,291 --> 01:22:44,043 I'll stop in Bishnupur on the way back. 724 01:22:44,169 --> 01:22:46,171 It's a market town. 725 01:22:46,337 --> 01:22:50,633 If I got a monthly account, we could relax. 726 01:22:52,010 --> 01:22:54,137 Where'd I put that thing? 727 01:23:10,486 --> 01:23:12,405 I'm off. 728 01:23:16,159 --> 01:23:17,744 Good-bye. 729 01:23:46,731 --> 01:23:49,359 Apu, there's Father. 730 01:23:52,695 --> 01:23:55,198 Go ask him for some money. 731 01:24:29,190 --> 01:24:30,608 Durga... 732 01:24:31,067 --> 01:24:32,694 come here. 733 01:24:35,405 --> 01:24:38,950 - I want to make some bodi. - Do something for me first. 734 01:24:39,742 --> 01:24:42,036 Go buy some molasses. 735 01:24:43,746 --> 01:24:46,416 I'll make rice pudding for Apu. - Go now? 736 01:24:46,624 --> 01:24:48,001 Yes. 737 01:24:48,126 --> 01:24:50,712 He's been asking for it for days. 738 01:24:58,594 --> 01:25:01,306 A letter! 739 01:25:07,353 --> 01:25:09,147 Who's it from? 740 01:25:09,647 --> 01:25:11,274 Let me see. 741 01:25:13,484 --> 01:25:15,069 Give it here. 742 01:25:25,621 --> 01:25:28,333 I arrived in Dasghara yesterday 743 01:25:28,458 --> 01:25:31,502 and met with Mahesh Biswas. 744 01:25:31,711 --> 01:25:35,673 The poor man recently lost two of his children, 745 01:25:35,923 --> 01:25:39,677 so it was no time to mention the initiation ceremony. 746 01:25:39,844 --> 01:25:42,013 I'm leaving for Bishnupur today. 747 01:25:42,138 --> 01:25:43,806 Don't worry. 748 01:25:43,973 --> 01:25:47,977 I'll earn money for the repairs and return home soon. 749 01:25:48,102 --> 01:25:49,979 Don't be anxious. 750 01:25:54,108 --> 01:25:56,652 Whatever God ordains is for the best. 751 01:25:56,819 --> 01:25:59,364 Love and blessings to Durga and Apu. 752 01:25:59,614 --> 01:26:02,950 Be charitable from the goodness of your heart 753 01:26:03,076 --> 01:26:05,995 If I can reach the Mother's blessed feet 754 01:26:06,120 --> 01:26:09,791 I shall place them on the lotus seat of my heart 755 01:26:09,916 --> 01:26:13,920 What do I care for worldly wealth? 756 01:26:14,712 --> 01:26:16,881 Alms, good mother. 757 01:26:29,685 --> 01:26:32,939 Bless you. May you be a queen one day. 758 01:32:45,269 --> 01:32:47,605 Just what were you thinking? 759 01:32:49,273 --> 01:32:51,942 How long would this have gone on? 760 01:32:52,109 --> 01:32:55,905 We see each other every day. You could have said something. 761 01:32:56,030 --> 01:32:58,115 Are we such strangers? 762 01:32:58,491 --> 01:33:00,242 What can I do? 763 01:33:00,743 --> 01:33:04,914 Every day I think there'll be news. 764 01:33:07,416 --> 01:33:09,668 It's never been like this before. 765 01:33:10,127 --> 01:33:12,213 It's been five months. 766 01:33:12,505 --> 01:33:15,007 Not a letter, not a word. 767 01:33:15,633 --> 01:33:17,551 Send Durga with me. 768 01:33:17,676 --> 01:33:20,554 I'll give her something to tide you over. 769 01:33:20,679 --> 01:33:22,306 Take this. 770 01:33:24,266 --> 01:33:27,144 Don't be childish. - I can't. 771 01:33:27,436 --> 01:33:29,897 Then I'll leave it there. 772 01:33:31,106 --> 01:33:32,650 Let go! 773 01:33:32,817 --> 01:33:36,111 I still have the brass vessels from my wedding! 774 01:33:59,134 --> 01:34:01,846 A letter! 775 01:34:17,820 --> 01:34:20,155 "To Mrs. Sarbajaya Devi." 776 01:34:22,741 --> 01:34:26,120 I haven't been able to write for four months. 777 01:34:26,245 --> 01:34:30,374 You must be worried. In any case, I have good news. 778 01:34:30,541 --> 01:34:33,043 I found a way to earn some money. 779 01:34:33,168 --> 01:34:35,379 I'll return home soon. 780 01:34:35,588 --> 01:34:38,215 It seems our luck has turned. 781 01:34:38,382 --> 01:34:41,176 Whatever God ordains is for the best. 782 01:37:33,057 --> 01:37:35,142 Holy pond and flower garland, 783 01:37:35,267 --> 01:37:37,686 who worships here in the noonday sun? 784 01:37:38,645 --> 01:37:42,608 It is I, Leelavati, a maiden pure, sister of my brothers. 785 01:38:08,092 --> 01:38:10,302 May my sons be numberless, 786 01:38:10,427 --> 01:38:12,888 and may I die by the holy Ganges. 787 01:38:18,018 --> 01:38:20,771 Mother Goddess, counsel me. 788 01:38:20,896 --> 01:38:24,233 I know not how to pray. 789 01:38:24,358 --> 01:38:27,152 Grant me this blessing. 790 01:41:03,058 --> 01:41:05,143 By leaf of lime 791 01:41:05,269 --> 01:41:07,062 and karamcha tree, 792 01:41:07,229 --> 01:41:09,940 rain, rain, away with thee! 793 01:41:48,603 --> 01:41:52,524 Rain, rain, away with thee! 794 01:42:06,705 --> 01:42:08,707 Show me your tongue. 795 01:42:17,924 --> 01:42:19,926 Any word from Harihar? 796 01:42:20,385 --> 01:42:23,972 He wrote that he'd be back this month. 797 01:42:24,514 --> 01:42:26,558 Why does he wander so much? 798 01:42:26,683 --> 01:42:29,227 You have any sago? 799 01:42:30,312 --> 01:42:33,357 I can give you some. Just send Apu over. 800 01:42:33,690 --> 01:42:37,486 Give her that, and if her fever goes up, 801 01:42:37,611 --> 01:42:39,654 place a damp cloth on her forehead. 802 01:42:40,322 --> 01:42:42,366 No cause for alarm. 803 01:42:42,824 --> 01:42:44,993 Just don't let her catch a chill. 804 01:42:45,160 --> 01:42:47,245 Nilmoni, let's go. 805 01:42:50,374 --> 01:42:52,584 What do you think, Doctor? 806 01:42:52,709 --> 01:42:54,294 Come close. 807 01:42:55,170 --> 01:42:56,713 What? 808 01:42:56,838 --> 01:43:01,093 We'll go see the train when I'm better, all right? 809 01:43:01,802 --> 01:43:04,888 We'll get there early and have a good look. 810 01:43:05,013 --> 01:43:06,973 You want to? 811 01:47:56,346 --> 01:47:59,516 Hush. Don't be afraid. 812 01:48:20,954 --> 01:48:22,497 I'm coming! 813 01:48:25,041 --> 01:48:26,251 What is it? 814 01:48:26,376 --> 01:48:28,962 Didi is worse. Mommy says to come. 815 01:48:30,672 --> 01:48:32,006 I see. 816 01:48:32,882 --> 01:48:36,594 Bini, sweep the yard. I'll be back soon. 817 01:48:36,720 --> 01:48:38,012 Let's go. 818 01:49:20,805 --> 01:49:23,349 Go get my husband, will you? 819 01:49:23,641 --> 01:49:25,769 Tell him I said to come. 820 01:49:28,146 --> 01:49:31,274 - Is Didi asleep? - Yes. Now run along. 821 01:49:31,399 --> 01:49:33,526 That's a good boy. 822 01:52:26,616 --> 01:52:28,117 Auntie? 823 01:52:40,338 --> 01:52:42,090 Auntie? 824 01:52:44,801 --> 01:52:47,261 Mother sent these for you. 825 01:52:47,887 --> 01:52:49,847 I'll set them here. 826 01:53:38,771 --> 01:53:43,026 Couldn't it have waited a bit longer? 827 01:54:48,716 --> 01:54:50,384 Khoka! 828 01:54:50,885 --> 01:54:52,428 Durga! 829 01:54:54,931 --> 01:54:57,100 Ah, you're home. 830 01:54:57,433 --> 01:54:59,018 Come. 831 01:55:15,952 --> 01:55:17,787 How are you? 832 01:55:26,921 --> 01:55:30,800 I take it the children are out running around? 833 01:55:51,195 --> 01:55:53,406 Where are you going? 834 01:55:54,991 --> 01:55:57,618 Come see the presents I brought. 835 01:55:57,743 --> 01:56:00,621 I'd have come home earlier if I could. 836 01:56:00,955 --> 01:56:03,833 My luck finally turned at Ranaghat. 837 01:56:04,000 --> 01:56:07,503 Made all the running around worth it. 838 01:56:07,670 --> 01:56:09,922 This is from the chadak festival. 839 01:56:10,047 --> 01:56:12,049 Made out of jackfruit wood. 840 01:56:15,052 --> 01:56:18,264 And you wanted an image of the goddess Lakshmi. 841 01:56:18,389 --> 01:56:20,808 I had it framed in glass. 842 01:56:21,684 --> 01:56:24,187 And this is for Durga. 843 01:56:24,437 --> 01:56:27,440 A new sari. Look. 844 01:56:28,816 --> 01:56:31,360 No need to worry anymore. I'm back now. 845 01:58:09,625 --> 01:58:12,795 Khoka, take the things off the shelves and put them 846 01:58:12,920 --> 01:58:14,672 on the bench. 847 01:58:14,797 --> 01:58:17,550 You know, this past year 848 01:58:17,675 --> 01:58:21,095 I've lost all attachment to this ancestral home. 849 01:58:21,637 --> 01:58:25,641 If it weren't for you and your husband, 850 01:58:26,183 --> 01:58:28,394 I don't know what we'd have done. 851 01:58:28,519 --> 01:58:30,313 Not at all. 852 01:58:30,438 --> 01:58:34,191 How much good was our help if we couldn't keep you here? 853 01:58:34,317 --> 01:58:37,278 That's not your fault. It's our fate. 854 01:58:37,486 --> 01:58:42,325 Other people live happy and peaceful lives here. 855 01:58:42,700 --> 01:58:47,163 Well, I hope you're happy in your new home. 856 01:58:47,288 --> 01:58:48,873 Sarbajaya? 857 01:58:48,998 --> 01:58:50,499 Come in. 858 01:58:52,501 --> 01:58:55,838 You can sit on this. - No need for that. 859 01:58:56,672 --> 01:58:59,091 These mangoes fell down in the storm. 860 01:58:59,216 --> 01:59:02,011 I thought you could use them for your trip. 861 01:59:02,136 --> 01:59:05,139 - You went to all that trouble? - I's nothing. 862 01:59:05,306 --> 01:59:07,850 I've never given you anything. 863 01:59:08,017 --> 01:59:12,897 What are a few mangoes? So you're really leaving tomorrow? 864 01:59:13,230 --> 01:59:14,357 Yes. 865 01:59:14,690 --> 01:59:17,860 You're probably angry I didn't mention it before. 866 01:59:17,985 --> 01:59:20,071 Why should I be angry? 867 01:59:20,237 --> 01:59:23,908 I was very happy for you when I heard. 868 01:59:24,992 --> 01:59:30,039 Rotting away in one place year after year 869 01:59:30,164 --> 01:59:32,541 does no one any good. 870 01:59:33,292 --> 01:59:35,878 It makes a person petty and mean. 871 01:59:36,045 --> 01:59:38,672 That's what it's done to me. 872 01:59:41,384 --> 01:59:44,887 Perhaps I'll go on a pilgrimage to Chandranath. 873 01:59:45,012 --> 01:59:47,223 I'll see what my husband says. 874 01:59:47,473 --> 01:59:49,058 Khoka! 875 01:59:59,193 --> 02:00:02,488 Don't trouble yourself on our account. 876 02:00:02,655 --> 02:00:04,865 Please sit down. 877 02:00:16,752 --> 02:00:19,422 I've been confined to bed 878 02:00:19,547 --> 02:00:22,383 for a month and a half from indigestion, 879 02:00:22,758 --> 02:00:26,095 so I couldn't come see you. 880 02:00:27,096 --> 02:00:29,807 Chakravarti tells me... 881 02:00:31,100 --> 02:00:34,311 you're moving to Benares. - That's right. 882 02:00:34,603 --> 02:00:37,398 We're leaving tomorrow at dawn. 883 02:00:40,192 --> 02:00:42,528 You're leaving tomorrow? 884 02:00:46,699 --> 02:00:48,492 Harihar... 885 02:00:49,243 --> 02:00:51,662 are you doing the right thing? 886 02:00:52,163 --> 02:00:54,874 You're Rajkeshto's son, 887 02:00:55,207 --> 02:00:57,793 Tarkalankar's grandson. 888 02:00:58,169 --> 02:01:01,464 Your family has lived here for three generations. 889 02:01:01,797 --> 02:01:04,592 We village elders are still around. 890 02:01:04,758 --> 02:01:08,387 You could have discussed it with us. 891 02:01:08,512 --> 02:01:10,973 What good would that have done? 892 02:01:11,348 --> 02:01:13,309 Look at the house. 893 02:01:13,476 --> 02:01:16,228 I have no means to repair it. 894 02:01:16,479 --> 02:01:20,316 Perhaps with your help I'd have raised some money, 895 02:01:20,900 --> 02:01:23,360 but how long can this go on? 896 02:01:23,486 --> 02:01:27,114 It's been a long time... almost 15 years... 897 02:01:27,490 --> 02:01:30,409 and I still haven't paid back your loans. 898 02:01:30,534 --> 02:01:34,705 Maybe I can pay them off by selling a few of these things. 899 02:01:34,830 --> 02:01:37,333 All my plans came to nothing. 900 02:01:38,667 --> 02:01:40,794 I wanted to be a writer. 901 02:01:41,212 --> 02:01:43,506 Look at these. Eaten up by woodworms. 902 02:01:43,797 --> 02:01:46,926 I hoped to educate my boy. That came to nothing. 903 02:01:47,051 --> 02:01:50,471 And my little girl slipped away. 904 02:01:53,098 --> 02:01:57,728 It's best to go. Sometimes one must leave one's ancestral home. 905 02:01:57,853 --> 02:02:00,773 At least in the city I can scrape by 906 02:02:01,232 --> 02:02:04,235 reciting scriptures and narrating tales. 907 02:02:04,944 --> 02:02:09,114 But you'll be back sometime, right? 908 02:04:49,817 --> 02:04:54,571 THE END