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The Return (1988): Cast

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The Return is a 1988 drama directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta, starring Subrata Nandy as Sasanka, Alokananda Roy and Aniket Sengupta. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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The Return (1988) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bengali
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Return About?

The premise of The Return without spoilers.

Sasanka (Subrata Nandy), a once‑proud theater actor, sinks into depression as his home and career crumble. His cold‑hearted, widowed sister‑in‑law Saraju (Aloknanda Dutt) arrives with her adorable son Kanu (Aniket Sengupta), and despite her aloofness, their presence lifts his spirits. Sasanka and Kanu quickly become close friends, with the boy benefiting from his uncle’s wisdom and theatrical skill.

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Cast & crew

The Return Cast & Characters

Subrata Nandy leads the cast as Sasanka, with Alokananda Roy as Saraju and Aniket Sengupta as Kanu. Directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Buddhadeb Dasgupta

More films directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta: Sniffer, The Window, Memories in the Mist and Chased by Dreams.

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FAQ

The Return FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Return, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Return?

The Return runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was The Return released?

The Return was released on December 19, 1988.

Who directed The Return?

The Return was directed by Buddhadeb Dasgupta.

More films by Buddhadeb Dasgupta

Who is in the cast of The Return?

The Return stars Subrata Nandy as Sasanka, Alokananda Roy as Saraju and Aniket Sengupta as Kanu, among 10 credited actors.

Does The Return have a post-credit scene?

No. The Return has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Return in?

The original language of The Return is Bengali.

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