The Branches of the Tree (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1990, The Branches of the Tree is a drama film directed by Satyajit Ray, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. When a wealthy patriarch falls ill on his 70th birthday, three of his sons rush in from Calcutta, leading to a reunion filled with painful ironies and lingering disillusionment. As the family—including an addled fourth son (Soumitra Chatterjee) who lives with the old man—watches and waits, the static occasion brings out simmering tensions in their family dynamics, from the father’s moral rectitude to the business ambition of two sons and the withdrawal of their siblings.
Who’s in it. The Branches of the Tree stars Ajit Banerjee as Ananda Majumdar, Soumitra Chatterjee as Prasahnto, Dipankar Dey as Probir and Dipankar Dey as Probir, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Branches of the Tree has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Branches of the Tree page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Branches of the Tree tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Branches of the Tree (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Branches of the Tree change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Branches of the Tree worth watching?
- The Branches of the Tree holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Branches of the Tree?
- The Branches of the Tree stars Ajit Banerjee, Soumitra Chatterjee, Dipankar Dey, Dipankar Dey and Ranjit Mallick.
- When was The Branches of the Tree released?
- The Branches of the Tree was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.