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The Golden Thread

1965Movie2 h 3 min

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Rotten Tomatoes–83%

A moving, melancholic drama movie about everyday modern life and history, with standout direction and performances.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

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Story

After an old college friend offers him a job at an iron foundry, the upright and honest Ishwar leaves a shanty town on the outskirts of Calcutta where he lives with a group of refugees from East Bengal. With plans to forge a solid living for himself, sister Sita and Abhiram, an orphaned boy he offers a home to, Ishwar is accused of selling out and deserting his people.

Feels like

  • Bengali Social Realism
  • Moral Dilemma
  • Post-Partition Displacement
  • Character Study
  • Humanist Cinema
  • Subtle Irony
  • Everyday Struggle
  • Ethical Ambiguity
  • Ritwik Ghatak Style
  • Quiet Drama

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Ritwik Ghatak
Written by
Ritwik Ghatak, Umanath Bhattacharya, Radheshyam Jhunjhunwala

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Facts

October 1, 1965 · 2 h 3 min · Drama

Released
October 1, 1965
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Bangla
Made in
India
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Golden Thread?"

Questions about The Golden Thread

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Golden Thread?

It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Golden Thread worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The Golden Thread okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Golden Thread plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Golden Thread in English?

Bangla

No, it was made in Bangla.