Oct. 12, 2018|India|136 Min.|PG
Genre: Bangla;Mystery;Thriller
Description: The film *Byomkesh Gotro* (2018) is based on the story *Rakter Daag*, which highlights the importance of purity and moral values in life. Without them, existence becomes filled with suffering. The protagonists, a wealthy couple, lived in comfort but lacked true happiness due to the absence of ethical principles.
The narrative centers on a rich businessman who owns a grand bungalow in the hill station of Mussoorie. His daughter, known for her adventurous and immoral behavior, engages in relationships with multiple men. Set in the 1960s, the era lacked access to contraception and abortion solutions, leading her to become pregnant. Unable to identify the father, the businessman faces the dilemma of societal judgment.
To avoid scandal, he arranges a hasty marriage with a bright but impoverished employee. The groom, initially thrilled by the sudden wealth, is devastated on discovering his wife’s pregnancy and her inability to name the father. The story reflects the consequences of moral decadence and societal pressures, offering a poignant commentary on the era’s values.
Cast director: Arindam Sil
Cast actor: Abir Chatterjee, Sohini Sarkar, Anjan Dutt, Priyanka Sarkar, Rahul Banerjee, Anindita Bose, Arjun Chakraborty, Bibriti Chatterjee, Harsh Chhaya, Joydip Kundu
Original name: Byomkesh Gotro