Three Daughters
Three stories with three central female characters linking the stories together. The first one concerns an orphan girl who grows attached to the postmaster she is caring for after he teaches her to read and write. The second one is a supernatural tale about a woman obsessed with the jewels her husband buys for her. The final one follows a young man who falls for an unconventional girl from his new village instead of his arranged bride, the daughter of a respectable family.
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About Three Daughters
Three Daughters is a 1961 Bangla-language comedy, drama and fantasy film directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast is led by Anil Chatterjee, Chandana Banerjee, Nripati Chatterjee. It has a runtime of 2h 53m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Three Daughters was produced by Satyajit Ray Productions and made in India. It was released on May 5, 1961.
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Writers
- Satyajit Ray
- Release date
- May 5, 1961
- Original language
- Bangla
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- Satyajit Ray Productions
Three Daughters cast & crew
Three Daughters was directed by Satyajit Ray and written by Satyajit Ray.
The cast features Anil Chatterjee as Nandal (segment "The Postmaster"), Chandana Banerjee as Ratan (segment "The Postmaster"), Nripati Chatterjee as Bishey (segment "The Postmaster"), Khagen Pathak as Khagen (segment "The Postmaster"), Gopay Roy as Bilash (segment "The Postmaster"), and Kali Bannerjee as Phanibhushan Saha (segment "The Lost Jewels").
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Satyajit Ray and cinematography is by Soumendu Roy.
Is Three Daughters worth watching?
At 2h 53m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and fantasy, Three Daughters is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Three Daughters
Anil Chatterjee
Nandal (segment "The Postmaster")
Chandana Banerjee
Ratan (segment "The Postmaster")
Nripati Chatterjee
Bishey (segment "The Postmaster")
Khagen Pathak
Khagen (segment "The Postmaster")
Gopay Roy
Bilash (segment "The Postmaster")
Kali Bannerjee
Phanibhushan Saha (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Kanika Majumdar
Monimalika (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Kumar Roy
Madhusudhan (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Gobinda Chakravarti
Schoolmaster (segment "The Lost Jewels")
Soumitra Chatterjee
Amulya (segment "The Conclusion")
Aparna Sen
Mrinmoyee "Pagli" (segment "The Conclusion")
Sita Mukherjee
Jogmaya (segment "The Conclusion")
Three Daughters — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Three Daughters in United States?
Three Daughters is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Three Daughters on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Three Daughters is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Three Daughters in?
Three Daughters is originally in Bangla. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Three Daughters?
Three Daughters runs 2 hours 53 minutes (173 minutes).
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