The Branches of the Tree
শাখা প্রশাখা
Synopsis
When a wealthy patriarch falls ill on his 70th birthday, three of his sons rush in from Calcutta, leading to a reunion filled with painful ironies and lingering disillusionment. As the family—including an addled fourth son who lives with the old man—watches and waits, the static occasion brings out simmering tensions in their family dynamics, from the father’s moral rectitude to the business ambition of two sons and the withdrawal of their siblings.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ajit Banerjee
Ananda Majumdar
Soumitra Chatterjee
Prashanto Majumdar
Haradhan Bandyopadhyay
Probodh Majumdar
Dipankar Dey
Probir Majumdar
Ranjit Mallick
Protap Majumdar
Lily Chakravarty
Uma Majumdar
Mamata Shankar
Tapati Majumdar
Soham Chakraborty
Dipayan "Dingu" Majumdar
Promode Ganguly
Bhishma Guhathakurta
Sunil Gupta Kabiraj
Soven Lahiri
Tarun Mitra
Ashok Mukherjee
Kamu Mukherjee
Pradip Mukherjee
Bijon Sarkar
Samaresh Mukhopadhyay
Rajaram Yagnik
Dr. Sahai
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Score
- Satyajit Ray
- Original Title
- শাখা প্রশাখা
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, India, France
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, Hindi, English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Soprofilms, DD Productions, Erato Films, Satyajit Ray Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray
Satyajit Ray
Barun Raha
Dulal Dutta
Gérard Depardieu, Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Department Leadership Roster
Satyajit Ray
Director
Dulal Dutta
Editor
Barun Raha
Director of Photography
Satyajit Ray
Original Music Composer
Satyajit Ray
Screenplay
Gérard Depardieu
Producer
Daniel Toscan du Plantier
Producer
Ashoke Bose
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Branches of the Tree
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Branches of the Tree about?
When a wealthy patriarch falls ill on his 70th birthday, three of his sons rush in from Calcutta, leading to a reunion filled with painful ironies and lingering disillusionment. As the family—including an addled fourth son who lives with the old man—watches and waits, the static occasion brings out simmering tensions in their family dynamics, from the father’s moral rectitude to the business ambition of two sons and the withdrawal of their siblings.
Who directed The Branches of the Tree?
The Branches of the Tree was directed by Satyajit Ray.
Who stars in The Branches of the Tree?
The principal cast of The Branches of the Tree includes Ajit Banerjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay, Dipankar Dey, Ranjit Mallick.
When was The Branches of the Tree released and how long is it?
The Branches of the Tree was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Branches of the Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Branches of the Tree was composed by Satyajit Ray.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Branches of the Tree?
The Branches of the Tree holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).