Bitter Morsel
Originally released in 1979. Bitter Morsel is a drama film. directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
Starring Monidipa Roy, Sunil Mukherjee, and Manojit Lahiri
Synopsis
This somber drama follows the troubles of a rural family who moves to the big city to have a better life. Although the family is poor, they provide lodging for an old beggar while the unemployed husband searches for work. The youngest girl steals birdseed from a parrot, while the eldest girl is close to trading sex for food. The wife believes the beggar is hiding something and finds a bag of rice in his room. The beggar dies, and the wife cooks the rice for her family. Although she has provided for her family, her feelings of guilt about the old man prevent her from keeping her food down.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- BN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bitter Morsel about?
This somber drama follows the troubles of a rural family who moves to the big city to have a better life. Although the family is poor, they provide lodging for an old beggar while the unemployed hu...
Who directed Bitter Morsel?
Bitter Morsel was directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.
How long is Bitter Morsel?
Bitter Morsel has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Bitter Morsel released?
Bitter Morsel was released on June 1, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bitter Morsel?
The main cast of Bitter Morsel includes Monidipa Roy, Sunil Mukherjee, Manojit Lahiri, Jayita Sarkar, Bhaswati Dasgupta.