The Expedition

The Expedition

1962 · 146 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama

Narsingh, a North Indian taxi driver, attempts to reinvent his life by visiting his native place, but instead gets embroiled in a local Marwari businessman's smuggling and human trafficking business.

Directed by Satyajit Ray · Written by Satyajit Ray

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