Ankur: The Seedling
1974 · 122 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama
In a small Indian village, a destitute woman's barren, alcoholic husband absconds after stealing toddy. Alone to fend for herself, she ends up relying on the affections of her landlord's to-be-married son who recently returned to look after the estate.
Directed by Shyam Benegal · Written by Shyam Benegal
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