And Quiet Rolls the Dawn (1979)

Overview: The bread-winning daughter in a middle-class family fails to return from work one evening. The saga begins with worries at home, followed by midnight searches and finally a deepening crisis arising out of economic and moral constraints prevalent in the society. Yet the film speaks of hope and of strength hidden behind despair.

Starring: Satya Banerjee, Gita Sen, Mamata Shankar, Sreela Majumdar

Categories: Drama