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Shyamol Chhaya

2004Movie1 h 50 min

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Rotten Tomatoes–62%

A deeply moving, tense drama movie about history and war, with standout direction and performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Story

Refugees from East Pakistan flee West Pakistani soldiers aboard a rickety steamboat.

Feels like

  • Epic Historical Drama
  • Bengali Partition Narrative
  • Poignant Family Saga
  • War-Torn Romance
  • Culturally Significant Cinema
  • Emotionally Devastating
  • Visually Lyrical
  • Social Realism
  • Tragic Love Story
  • Post-Colonial Identity

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Humayun Ahmed
Written by
Humayun Ahmed
Music by
Makshud Jamil Mintu

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 1, 2004 · 1 h 50 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
November 1, 2004
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Bangla
Made in
Bangladesh

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Shyamol Chhaya worth watching?"

Questions about Shyamol Chhaya

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Shyamol Chhaya worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 8.5).

Is Shyamol Chhaya okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Shyamol Chhaya plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Shyamol Chhaya good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Shyamol Chhaya in English?

Bangla

No, it was made in Bangla.