Shelter of the Wings
চরাচর
Synopsis
Lakhindar captures exotic birds from the Bengal forests, but his refusal to see them caged leads him to constantly set his catches free. This lack of income drives his household into deep poverty, causing his wife to grow increasingly resentful of his compassionate choices. In her frustration, she begins an affair with the middleman who takes the birds to the market.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Buddhadeb Dasgupta
- Screenplay & Story
- Buddhadeb Dasgupta
- Original Score
- Biswadeb Dasgupta
- Original Title
- চরাচর
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Gope Movies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Buddhadeb Dasgupta
Buddhadeb Dasgupta, Prafulla Roy
Biswadeb Dasgupta
Soumendu Roy
Ujjal Nandi
Department Leadership Roster
Buddhadeb Dasgupta
Director
Buddhadeb Dasgupta
Screenplay
Soumendu Roy
Director of Photography
Ujjal Nandi
Editor
Biswadeb Dasgupta
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelter of the Wings
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What is Shelter of the Wings about?
Lakhindar captures exotic birds from the Bengal forests, but his refusal to see them caged leads him to constantly set his catches free. This lack of income drives his household into deep poverty, causing his wife to grow increasingly resentful of his compassionate choices. In her frustration, she begins an affair with the middleman who takes the birds to the market.
Who directed Shelter of the Wings?
Shelter of the Wings was directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Who stars in Shelter of the Wings?
The principal cast of Shelter of the Wings includes Rajit Kapoor, Laboni Sarkar, Sadhu Meher, Indrani Haldar, Manoj Mitra.
When was Shelter of the Wings released and how long is it?
Shelter of the Wings was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Shelter of the Wings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shelter of the Wings was composed by Biswadeb Dasgupta.
Is Shelter of the Wings based on a book or true story?
Shelter of the Wings is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Prafulla Roy".