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Three Daughters

Three short films bring to life pivotal moments in the lives of three young girls, inspired by the renowned Indian writer Rabindranath Tagore's iconic stories.

'Teen Kanya' is an anthology film based upon short stories by Rabindranath Tagore, as a tribute on the author's centenary. The title means "Three Daughters", and the film's original Indian release contained three stories, with three central female characters linking the stories together. 'The Postmaster' concerns an orphan girl who grows attached to the postmaster she is caring for after he teaches her to read and write. 'Monihara' is a supernatural tale about a woman obsessed with the jewels her husband buys for her. 'Samapti' follows a young man who falls for an unconventional girl from his new village instead of his arranged bride, the daughter of a respectable family. The international release did not include 'Monihara', and was released as 'Dui Kanya', or "Two Daughters".

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Info about Three Daughters

Studio(s): Satyajit Ray Productions

Originally Released: United States, May 05, 1961

Production Country: India

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror