Way Back Home (2003)

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After more than 50 years India’s Partition the director follows his parents as they visit their lost homeland in Bangladesh. The mother tries to trace out one of her sisters who was abandoned during the holocaust of partition. The film is about this journey, individual and collective memories and the historical consciousness arise from personal interactions and recollections.

Director: Supriyo Sen
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date:
Editing: Sumit Ghosh
Country: India
Language: বাংলা
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Way Back Home about?
After more than 50 years India’s Partition the director follows his parents as they visit their lost homeland in Bangladesh. The mother tries to trace out one of her sisters who was abandoned during the holocaust of partition. The film is about this journey, individual and collective memories and the historical consciousness arise from personal interactions and recollections.
Who directed Way Back Home?
Way Back Home was directed by Supriyo Sen.
How long is Way Back Home?
Way Back Home has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
What genre is Way Back Home?
Way Back Home is a Documentary film.
Where was Way Back Home produced?
Way Back Home was produced in India.