A documentary of the complex rhythm of middle class family life in a town in India. Tension occurs when the man, who has immigrated to New York fails to send for his family. He returns home to find many problems facing him.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
323657
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Family - India
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → India - Social life and customs
Documentary → Documentary films - India
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → India - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Emigration and immigration
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - India
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family - Psychological aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Family reunions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)