The Crossing (1984)

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When a Dalit wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income -- a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny.

Director: Goutam Ghose
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 141 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Goutam Ghose
Cinematography: Goutam Ghose
Editing: Prasanta Dey
Production: Orchid Films
Country: India
Language: हिन्दी
Original Language: hi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Crossing about?
When a Dalit wins the elections for mayor in his small village in northeastern India, deadly rioting forces an impoverished couple to escape to Calcutta where they can hopefully find work. Instead, they end up sleeping on the streets until they have a chance at earning a little income -- a man has asked them to take his herd of pigs across a fast-moving river. The current is dangerous, and worse, the wife is pregnant and this would not be an easy task even if she were not. Undaunted and desperate, the couple accept the job and enter the river to face their destiny.
Who directed The Crossing?
The Crossing was directed by Goutam Ghose.
Who stars in The Crossing?
The Crossing stars Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Utpal Dutt, Om Puri, Mohan Agashe, Anil Chatterjee.
How long is The Crossing?
The Crossing has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
What genre is The Crossing?
The Crossing is a Drama film.
Where was The Crossing produced?
The Crossing was produced in India.