Shongram (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 2019, Shongram is an action, drama and history film directed by Munsur Ali, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Shongram (struggle) is a romantic drama set during the 1971 liberation struggle of Bangladesh. A British Bengali on his death bed is interviewed by a daring London reporter, where four decades later, Karim is able to recall and finally share his past. We are transported to 1971, when Bangladesh was still East Pakistan and a young Karim (a Muslim) is in love with a beautiful Asha (a Hindu). The peaceful village life is suddenly interrupted by war and Karim must grow up fast to survive in an era where mass killings and abduction was common. He must also carry out his duty and revenge before he can finally search for Asha.
Who’s in it. Shongram stars Anupam Kher as Old Karim, Asia Argento as Sarah and Dilruba Yasmin Ruhee as Asha.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Shongram has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shongram page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shongram tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shongram (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shongram change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shongram worth watching?
- Shongram holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shongram?
- Shongram stars Anupam Kher, Asia Argento and Dilruba Yasmin Ruhee.
- When was Shongram released?
- Shongram was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.