The Ominous House

The Ominous House

1979 · 131 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

A poor family returns to their village from Dhaka after The Great Bengal Femine 1943. This movie centers on their struggling life during the World War II period.

Directed by Sheikh Niamat Ali · Written by Sheikh Niamat Ali

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