Sisters (1995)

The story of two sisters in a poor rural family in India as their family struggles to come to terms with compromises that they have to make in order to survive. Their father's illness forces the eldest sister to go to the big city to work as a prostitute, allowing her to send money home so the rest of the family can live in relative ease. The return of that sister to the village to attend the younger sister's wedding results in a showdown in the family, bringing to the surface the struggles and double standards of the parents in their willingness to accept money from the elder sister but at the same time wanting her to go away so as not to "spoil" their name and remind them of their guilt in forcing her into her city life and the moral compromises that they have made.

Director: Sumitra Bhave, Sunil Sukthankar
Runtime: 164 min
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Production: National Film Development Corporation of India
Country: India
Language: Marathi
Original Language: mr

Keywords

woman director

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Sumitra Bhave, Sunil Sukthankar

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sisters about?
The story of two sisters in a poor rural family in India as their family struggles to come to terms with compromises that they have to make in order to survive. Their father's illness forces the eldest sister to go to the big city to work as a prostitute, allowing her to send money home so the rest of the family can live in relative ease. The return of that sister to the village to attend the younger sister's wedding results in a showdown in the family, bringing to the surface the struggles and double standards of the parents in their willingness to accept money from the elder sister but at the same time wanting her to go away so as not to "spoil" their name and remind them of their guilt in forcing her into her city life and the moral compromises that they have made.
Who directed Sisters?
Sisters was directed by Sumitra Bhave, Sunil Sukthankar.
Who stars in Sisters?
Sisters stars Sonali Kulkarni, Renuka Daftardar.
How long is Sisters?
Sisters has a runtime of 2h 44m (164 minutes).
Where was Sisters produced?
Sisters was produced in India.