The River Named Modhumoti (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film
Released in 1996, The River Named Modhumoti is a drama film directed by Tanvir Mokammel, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. During the 1971 liberation war of Bangladesh, in a remote village, a landlord collaborated with the Pakistani army. After the death of his brother, he married his sister-in-law who had a young son. A teacher in the village, with a widowed daughter, taught the young man had a daughter. When the war broke out, the young man joined the Bengali guerrillas, shattering his innocence. In the village, the landlord's action get worse and worse, until he kills the teacher and compels the daughter to marry him. Now the young man must return to his village with new determination.
Who’s in it. The River Named Modhumoti stars Tauquir Ahmed as Bachchu, Aly Zaker as Motaleb, Raisul Islam Asad as Akhter and Sara Zaker as Shanti, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The River Named Modhumoti page.
If you liked it. Fans of The River Named Modhumoti tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The River Named Modhumoti (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The River Named Modhumoti change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The River Named Modhumoti?
- The River Named Modhumoti stars Tauquir Ahmed, Aly Zaker , Raisul Islam Asad, Sara Zaker and Afsana Mimi.
- When was The River Named Modhumoti released?
- The River Named Modhumoti was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.