The Desolate Beach (6.2)

Movie · 1963 · 2 h 10 min · Drama

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.

Directed by: Tapan Sinha

Starring Anil Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Chhaya Devi, Bharati Devi, Renuka Roy, Ruma Guha Thakurta, Pahadi Sanyal, Jahar Ganguli, Rabi Ghosh, Nripati Chatterjee

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