a terrific film by satyajit ray. it uses a personal story to explore amazingly broad and weighty themes such as the dynamics of a traditional bengali family, marriage, the reversal of male and female roles followed by friction and recalibration, and finally feminism as it transforms into a struggle for justice. each shot is beautifully lit and photographed, in typical satyajit ray style. the film is measured, realistic, charmingly simple yet thought provoking. it’s available in an impeccable, remastered format on youtube, in 15 parts. this is the last scene.