# Apur Sansar (1959)

> An idealistic young writer in Kolkata discovers that love, loss, and parenthood can reshape a life otherwise defined by poverty and solitude.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/740

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Satyajit Ray
- Cast: Soumitra Chatterjee, Sharmila Tagore, Alok Chakravarty, Swapan Mukherjee, Sefalika Devi, Dhiresh Majumdar, Dhiren Ghosh, Belarani Devi
- TMDB rating: 8.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052572/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tender, melancholic, contemplative, quiet evening, reflective weekend

## Synopsis

Apu's journey through loss and love reveals the beauty of life's fleeting moments.

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