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World Within, World Without (1991): Cast

World Within, World Without (1991) movie poster

World Within, World Without is a 1991 drama directed by Mrinal Sen, starring Soumitra Chatterjee as Father, Anjan Dutt and Aparna Sen. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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World Within, World Without (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Mrinal Sen
Genre
Drama
Original language
Bengali
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is World Within, World Without About?

The premise of World Within, World Without without spoilers.

In contemporary Kolkata, the suicide of an elderly mother shatters a middle‑class household, leaving her diary unopened and its secrets buried. When the eldest son returns from Germany, his probing questions force the family to confront their confusion and reveal how larger historical currents have woven themselves into their personal narratives.

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Cast & crew

World Within, World Without Cast & Characters

Soumitra Chatterjee leads the cast as Father, with Anjan Dutt as Younger Brother and Aparna Sen as Daughter-in-Law. Directed by Mrinal Sen; 12 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Mrinal Sen

More films directed by Mrinal Sen: Aamaar Bhuvan, The Confined, Genesis and The Ruins.

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World Within, World Without Also Known As

Also known as “Mahaprithibi”.

Also known as
  • Mahaprithibi

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World Within, World Without FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of World Within, World Without, each answered in a sentence.

How long is World Within, World Without?

World Within, World Without runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was World Within, World Without released?

World Within, World Without was released on February 17, 1991.

Who directed World Within, World Without?

World Within, World Without was directed by Mrinal Sen.

More films by Mrinal Sen

Who is in the cast of World Within, World Without?

World Within, World Without stars Soumitra Chatterjee as Father, Anjan Dutt as Younger Brother and Aparna Sen as Daughter-in-Law, among 12 credited actors.

Does World Within, World Without have a post-credit scene?

No. World Within, World Without has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is World Within, World Without in?

The original language of World Within, World Without is Bengali.

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