Under the Blue Sky

1959·Movie
2h 13min

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Under the Blue Sky fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy8
  • Nostalgia7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, society, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

Set in the turbulent 1930s, this is the story of a poor Chinese hawker selling his merchandise, Chinese silk, in the streets of Calcutta. This was the time when China was repulsing a brutal attack of militarist Japan and when an outraged Rabindranath Tagore wrote to his friend in Japan, the great poet Noguchi: “I wish your countrymen, whom I love so much, not success but remorse”. This film holds the dubious distinction of being the first to be banned (though temporarily) in independent India.
Historical DramaSocial CommentaryMelancholicHumanist StoryCross-CulturalPoverty & ClassBanned FilmThought-ProvokingClassic Indian Cinema

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Under the Blue Sky legally?

Under the Blue Sky is included with a subscription to Hoichoi in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Under the Blue Sky worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Under the Blue Sky?

2 h 13 min

Under the Blue Sky runs 2 h 13 min.

What language is Under the Blue Sky in?

BanglaHindi

It was made in Bangla, with some Hindi. Produced in India.

In how many countries can I watch Under the Blue Sky?

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