Two (1965): Cast & Plot
Two is a 1965 short family drama directed by Satyajit Ray, starring Ravi Kiran as Rich Boy. It runs 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 12 min
- Director
- Satyajit Ray
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Two About?
The premise of Two without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A wordless fable, this short film pits a shantytown child against a wealthy child at a window. Through a series of games—rifles shooting down kites, stacked toys—they vie for supremacy. The rivalry ends as noisy indoor toys contrast with the street child’s simple flute, highlighting opposite worlds. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2006.
Two Cast & Characters
Ravi Kiran plays Rich Boy in Two. Directed by Satyajit Ray.
- Director Satyajit Ray
- Ravi Kiran as Rich Boy
Two Plot Summary
What happens in Two from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
From the opening frames, a rich kid Ravi Kiran is shown surrounded by toys and a bottled drink, a visual cue for a privileged, imperialist First World. As he toys, a sound pulls him to the window where a slum kid plays a flute, a quiet reminder of the exploited Third World. To display his power, the rich kid blasts a loud note from a toy trumpet, drowning out the flute’s melody. The street kid then retreats to his hut and returns with a handmade mask and a bow and arrow, and the rich kid responds by revealing his battery-powered monkey drummer toy.
Full summary
The whole story of Two, scene by scene
Two Videos
The clip of Two.
How Well Do You Know Two?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What instrument does the street kid play at the beginning of the film?
Two Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Parable of Two” and “Двое”.
- Also known as
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- Parable of Two
- Двое
- Deux
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Two FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Two, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Two?
Two runs 12 minutes.
When was Two released?
Two was released on May 8, 1965.
Who directed Two?
Two was directed by Satyajit Ray.
More films by Satyajit Ray Who is in the cast of Two?
Two stars Ravi Kiran as Rich Boy.
Does Two have a post-credit scene?
No. Two has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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