Shelter of the Wings (1994)

6.2/10 • 82 min • Drama

Overview

Lakhindar captures exotic birds from the Bengal forests, but his refusal to see them caged leads him to constantly set his catches free. This lack of income drives his household into deep poverty, causing his wife to grow increasingly resentful of his compassionate choices. In her frustration, she begins an affair with the middleman who takes the birds to the market.

Cast

Rajit Kapoor

Laboni Sarkar

Sadhu Meher

Indrani Haldar

Manoj Mitra

Shankar Chakraborty

Sadhana Raychowdhury

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