And Quiet Rolls the Dawn (1979)

The bread-winning daughter in a middle-class family fails to return from work one evening. The saga begins with worries at home, followed by midnight searches and finally a deepening crisis arising out of economic and moral constraints prevalent in the society. Yet the film speaks of hope and of strength hidden behind despair.

Released June 5, 1979 95 min None+

Genres: Drama

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