Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne

Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne

1969 · 129 min · ★ 7.6 · Comedy, Music, Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Goopy Gyne and Bagha Byne are banished from their respective villages for being bad musicians. However, with their skills, they succeed in pleasing the king of ghosts who grants them three boons. How will they succeed in preventing the war between Halla and Shundi which is looming large?

Directed by Satyajit Ray · Written by Satyajit Ray

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