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Suddenly, One Day (1989): cast, story & where to watch

1989 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1989, Suddenly, One Day is a drama film directed by Mrinal Sen, running about 105 minutes.

What it’s about. Shasanka (Sreeram Lgoo) is a retired teacher who lives with his wife and two daughters. The family is thrown into an uproar after he goes out for a walk and disappears from their lives. Each member of the family reviews her final hours and days with him to try and discover what, if anything led to his disappearance. The only clue anyone is able to discover is an envelope on which is written the name of one of his former students. When they visit her, however, she is unable (or unwilling) to enlighten them. Why did he go for a walk during a heavy rainstorm? Where did he go? Bengali filmmaker Mrinal Sen isn't saying.

Who’s in it. Suddenly, One Day stars Shabana Azmi as Neeta, Aparna Sen as Professor's student, Uttara Baokar as Neeta's mother and Roopa Ganguly as Seema, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Suddenly, One Day has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suddenly, One Day page.

If you liked it. Fans of Suddenly, One Day tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Suddenly, One Day (1989)?
In GB, Suddenly, One Day is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Suddenly, One Day worth watching?
Suddenly, One Day holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Suddenly, One Day?
Suddenly, One Day stars Shabana Azmi, Aparna Sen, Uttara Baokar, Roopa Ganguly and Arjun Chakrabarty.
When was Suddenly, One Day released?
Suddenly, One Day was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.