The Eunuch and the Flute Player (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 9.5
Released in 2019, The Eunuch and the Flute Player is a drama film directed by Kaushik Ganguly, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. Parimal is a woman trapped in a man’s body who runs away from home and joins a ghetto of eunuchs as Puti and sings at traffic signals to earn money. There she falls in love with Madhu, a delivery boy with a Chinese restaurant who moonlights as a flautist in kirtans. The love blossoms even as Puti dreams of raising the money required for the sex reassignment surgery.
Who’s in it. The Eunuch and the Flute Player stars Ritwick Chakraborty as Madhu, Riddhi Sen as Parimal (Puti), Bidipta Chakraborty and Sujan Mukherjee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.5/10, The Eunuch and the Flute Player sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hoichoi. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eunuch and the Flute Player page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Eunuch and the Flute Player tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Eunuch and the Flute Player (2019)?
- In US, The Eunuch and the Flute Player is available to stream on Hoichoi. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Eunuch and the Flute Player worth watching?
- The Eunuch and the Flute Player holds an audience score of 9.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Eunuch and the Flute Player?
- The Eunuch and the Flute Player stars Ritwick Chakraborty, Riddhi Sen, Bidipta Chakraborty, Sujan Mukherjee and Indrasish Roy.
- When was The Eunuch and the Flute Player released?
- The Eunuch and the Flute Player was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.