On a tiny river island in southern Bangladesh, life is tough, and every day feels like a fight to survive. The villagers live in fragile homes, battling floods, poverty, and the indifference of the world around them. Like insects and spiders in their small, overlooked corners, they cling to life, love, and hope, finding small victories and quiet courage in the face of constant hardship.
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Bobita
Shafia
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Alamgir
Shukkur
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Char Satiner Ghar
Bhat Dey
Khaled Khan
Malek
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Aha!
Ahmed Sharif
Torab Ali
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Keyamat Theke Keyamat
Taarkata
Rawshan Zamil
Joygun
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A River Called Titas
The Ominous House
Mubina Joly
Harun
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Behula
Rupban
Neelam
Rani Sarkar
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A River Called Titas
Third Person Singular Number
Bilquis Bari
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Setu Islam
Swarnali
Akhtaruzzaman Director · Selina Hossain Author Sheikh Sadi Khan Composer
First release November 1, 1996 · Original title পোকামাকড়ের ঘরবসতি
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Original title
পোকামাকড়ের ঘরবসতি
Original language
Bangla
Spoken on screen
Bangla
Release dates
Bangladesh · November 1, 1996
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