Storyline
A writer meets five widows on a train to Puri. As the six lives begin to intertwine, the theme of the taboos of widowhood emerge; but so, too, does a philosophy of life and hope for the future. The performers collectively won Best Actress at India's National Film Awards in 1964.
Cast & Crew
Anil Chatterjee
Narrator
Lead
Sharmila Tagore
Renu
Chhaya Devi
Sejdi
Bharati Devi
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Renuka Roy
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Ruma Guha Thakurta
Chhoto Boudi
Pahadi Sanyal
Siddheshwar
Jahar Ganguly
Hotel owner
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tapan Sinha's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Desolate Beach is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
