Pokhi


1h 30m 2000

Brief Synopsis

Follows Pokhi, a young orphan girl, who is being raised in her village by her aunt and uncle. When they decide to move to the city, they leave Pokhi behind, under the care of the village money-lender, Dayananda, and his wife Aita. Dayananda's greed makes him unpopular, and his animosity towards the

Cast & Crew

Jahnu Barua

Director

Film Details

Also Known As
And the River Flows
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

Synopsis

Follows Pokhi, a young orphan girl, who is being raised in her village by her aunt and uncle. When they decide to move to the city, they leave Pokhi behind, under the care of the village money-lender, Dayananda, and his wife Aita. Dayananda's greed makes him unpopular, and his animosity towards the villagers only makes matters worse. His wife, however, is a gentle soul and Pokhi soon becomes attached to her. When Aita dies following an accident, Pokhi's world is turned upside-down. Dayananda accuses her of being a witch who has brought bad luck to his household and refuses to have anything to do with her. Meanwhile, the villagers are beginning to fight back against the avaricious money-lender, bringing him to account for his actions in front of the village council. Both Dayananda and Pokhi must face difficult choices as they struggle to understand themselves and reconcile their differences.

Film Details

Also Known As
And the River Flows
Genre
Drama
Release Date
2000

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 30m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival September 22 - October 5, 2000.