The Desolate Beach

Synopsis

A writer meets five widows on a train to Puri. As the six lives begin to intertwine, the theme of the taboos of widowhood emerge; but so, too, does a philosophy of life and hope for the future. The performers collectively won Best Actress at India's National Film Awards in 1964.

Cast & Crew

Director

Tapan Sinha

Featured Cast

Anil Chatterjee

Narrator

Sharmila Tagore

Renu

Chhaya Devi

Sejdi

Bharati Devi

Renuka Roy

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