Pather Panchali

Impoverished priest Harihar Ray, dreaming of a better life for himself and his family, leaves his rural Bengal village in search of work. Alone, his wife, Sarbojaya, looks after her rebellious daughter, Durga, and her young son, Apu, as well as Harihar’s elderly aunt Indir. The children enjoy the small pleasures of their difficult life, while their parents suffer the daily indignities heaped upon them.

Recommended by 4 People

“This movie has been a touchstone for me through my entire adult life. I first saw The Apu Trilogy when I was in art school, and I think I was confused or overwhelmed by it at the time. But it stuck with me, and I return to it over and over again because it's endlessly beautiful.”

Kelly Reichardt

Director, Writer

“I saw this at the Berkeley film archives. I can't even describe how good this series is.”

Barry Jenkins

Director, Writer

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