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Bengali CINEMA · 1990
The Branches of the Tree
শাখা প্রশাখা
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Overview
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.
A closer look
The Branches of the Tree (1990) is a Bengali-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama. Directed by Satyajit Ray. The cast includes Ajit Banerjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay, Dipankar Dey. Runtime: 130 minutes.
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The Branches of the Tree FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of The Branches of the Tree?
The Branches of the Tree is listed as a Bengali-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for The Branches of the Tree?
Our source metadata lists 23 November 1990. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed The Branches of the Tree?
The listed director is Satyajit Ray.
Who is in the cast of The Branches of the Tree?
The available cast credits include Ajit Banerjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Haradhan Bandyopadhyay, Dipankar Dey, Ranjit Mallick. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is The Branches of the Tree?
The recorded runtime is 130 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is The Branches of the Tree?
The source lists these genres: Drama.
What is the original title of The Branches of the Tree?
The original title in our source data is শাখা প্রশাখা. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
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.
