The sequel to Pather Panchali, this second film in the
Apu Trilogy starts off in the town of Varanasi where Apu’s family had gone to
make a new start. His father is working
as a priest and his mother is working as maid.
Again their lives are turned upside down by tragedy and Apu and his
mother move back into the country to her uncle. The film continues to follow Apu all the way
through college and his demanding mother wants him to return home. This story wasn’t as poetic as the first one
but it’s still a remarkable achievement in film. The conflict between mother and son is
unforgettable. It’s hard for me to
believe that I’ve watched two films in this trilogy so far. At one time I thought I’d never see it
because of its unavailability. Thank Criterion for making it possible for us to
watch such amazing cinema. Grade: A
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