The Eunuch and the Flute Player
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3 of 3 critics recommend it. Average 4.3 out of 5. BMR estimates count a little less than ratings the critics gave, so this can differ slightly from a plain average.
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The story
Parimal is a woman trapped in a man’s body who runs away from home and joins a ghetto of eunuchs as Puti and sings at traffic signals to earn money. There she falls in love with Madhu, a delivery boy with a Chinese restaurant who moonlights as a flautist in kirtans. The love blossoms even as Puti dreams of raising the money required for the sex reassignment surgery.
Directed by Kaushik Ganguly. Starring Ritwick Chakraborty, Riddhi Sen, Sujan Mukherjee, Bidipta Chakraborty, Indrasish Roy, Manabi Bandyopadhyay.
The Eunuch and the Flute Player movie review: what critics say (3)
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4.0/5
Sritama Mitra · OneIndia Bangla · 20 Feb 2019
“The director crafts a deeply moving narrative about an unconventional relationship. Both lead actors deliver exceptional performances, elevating this poignant exploration of love and inner pain.”
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4.5/5BMR estimate
Anandabazar Patrika · 19 Feb 2019
“The powerful performances anchor a poignant and evocative exploration of identity, even as some of the narrative pacing occasionally falters during the emotional journey.”
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The critic gave no star rating, so BMR estimated one from the words of the review. The review strongly praises the film's poignant exploration of transgender love, the superb performances of Riddhi Sen and Ritwick Chakraborty, and Kaushik Ganguly's sensitive direction. The only minor quibbles are the painful realities and societal cruelty depicted, making it an excellent film that leaves a lasting emotional impact. How estimates work
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4.5/5
Priyanka Dasgupta · Times of India · 21 Feb 2019
“The director crafts a moving cinematic ballad featuring a stellar lead performance, though certain pacing issues slightly hinder the emotional journey before a cathartic conclusion.”
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The verdict in short
What critics say
4.3/5Critics are largely positive on The Eunuch and the Flute Player, and they broadly agree. 3 critics average 4.3/5. Highest: 4.5/5 from Anandabazar Patrika. Lowest: 4.0/5 from Sritama Mitra. Praise goes to direction and performances. 3 of 3 rate it 3.0/5 or higher.
- Praiseddirection (2), performances (2)
- SplitCritics broadly agree: nearly every score sits within a point of the average.
Highest 4.5/5 BMR estimate · Anandabazar Patrika
“The powerful performances anchor a poignant and evocative exploration of identity, even as some of the narrative pacing occasionally falters during the emotional journey.”
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Lowest 4.0/5 · Sritama Mitra · OneIndia Bangla
“The director crafts a deeply moving narrative about an unconventional relationship. Both lead actors deliver exceptional performances, elevating this poignant exploration”
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How is this worked out?
Average of 3 scored reviews, spread 4.0 to 4.5. Praise and complaints are the themes that appear most in the review excerpts, so they reflect only what the excerpts say.
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Cast and crew
Ritwick ChakrabortyMadhu
Riddhi SenParimal (Puti)
Sujan Mukherjee
Bidipta Chakraborty
Indrasish Roy
Manabi Bandyopadhyay
Arun GuhatharkurtaMadhu's Father
Animesh Bhaduri- Shankari Mandal Naskar
- Kundan Saha
- Manjula Polley
- Chitrabhanu Basu
- Director
- Kaushik Ganguly
- Music director
- Prabuddha Banerjee
- Writer
- Kaushik Ganguly
- Cinematographer
- Sirsha Ray
- Editor
- Subhajit Singha
- Producer
- Sani Ghose Ray
What else the data says
- DirectorKaushik Ganguly's other 6 scored films here average 3.5 out of 5.
- Lead actorRitwick Chakraborty's other 9 scored films here average 3.5 out of 5.
Questions about The Eunuch and the Flute Player
Is The Eunuch and the Flute Player worth watching?
The Eunuch and the Flute Player has a BMR score of 4.3 out of 5 (Must Watch), calculated from 3 scored reviews. This includes 1 labelled BMR estimates for reviews without published star ratings; those numbers are our interpretations, not ratings given by the critics. The score uses weighted averaging; read the original reviews to decide whether it suits you.
What do critics say about The Eunuch and the Flute Player?
2 collected reviews give published critic ratings, ranging from 4.0 to 4.5 out of 5. Another 1 reviews have labelled BMR estimates rather than ratings supplied by their authors. Follow the original review links above for each critic's reasoning.
Is The Eunuch and the Flute Player a hit or a flop?
BMR does not yet have enough verified collection and budget data to give The Eunuch and the Flute Player a box office verdict.
What is the box office collection of The Eunuch and the Flute Player?
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When did The Eunuch and the Flute Player release?
The Eunuch and the Flute Player released in cinemas on 15 February 2019.
Who is in the cast of The Eunuch and the Flute Player?
The cast of The Eunuch and the Flute Player includes Ritwick Chakraborty, Riddhi Sen, Sujan Mukherjee, Bidipta Chakraborty, Indrasish Roy, Manabi Bandyopadhyay.
Who directed The Eunuch and the Flute Player? Who wrote it?
The Eunuch and the Flute Player is directed by Kaushik Ganguly. It is written by Kaushik Ganguly.
Where can I watch The Eunuch and the Flute Player online? Is The Eunuch and the Flute Player on OTT?
The Eunuch and the Flute Player released in cinemas on 15 February 2019. BMR has not yet verified its current streaming availability. A missing listing here does not mean an OTT release has not happened.
What is The Eunuch and the Flute Player about?
Parimal is a woman trapped in a man’s body who runs away from home and joins a ghetto of eunuchs as Puti and sings at traffic signals to earn money. There she falls in love with Madhu, a delivery boy with a Chinese restaurant who...
How long is The Eunuch and the Flute Player? What is the runtime?
The Eunuch and the Flute Player is listed at 1h 54m.