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Community based films are not always popular among Indian
audiences but Anjan Dutt, who made a brave attempt in "Bong
Connection", returns with another one titled "Bow Barracks
forever".
Releasing Friday, the film, based on a real life story, shows
the trials and tribulations of the Anglo-Indian community living in
Bow Barracks - an old dilapidated building in north Kolkata.
Veteran Bengali actors Victor Banerjee, Moon Moon Sen and Rupa
Ganguly are part of the film's cast, which also includes Lillete
and Neha Dubey. Apart from them, Dutt launches a new face - Clayton
Rodgers.
The characters in the movie try desperately to keep alive their
hopes, dreams, aspirations and identity, as the world around them
changes swiftly and tries to impose changes on them too.
Bradley (Clayton), who plays the main lead, is frustrated with life
because nobody understands him. He hates everything - his work and
family. He just wants to play music.
Anne's (Neha) alcoholic husband makes her life hell by beating her
because she is having an affair with another man.
Peter the Cheater (Victor) is an old trumpet player who is a bit of
a drinker and a bit of a cheat ... but don't get fooled by what
you see.
Emily Lobo (Lilette) sells wine and cakes and people line up
outside her house for them. But she waits outside a telephone booth
every day to talk to her son in London. While she loves her son
immensely, she can't leave her home in Bow Barracks and move to
Britain.
If Emily is torn between her son and her home, Rosa (Moon Moon)
regrets walking out on her marriage. And now she wants to return
for good! The only question is whether her husband and his family
will take her back.
And Rita (Rupa) is coping with her husband's infidelity. He
hasn't been home in months but Rita hopes he will return one day
for their daughter's sake.
The building is home to some anti-social elements too - like Tom
(Sabyasachi Chakravarty), a smuggler. His marriage is also on the
rocks, thanks to his erratic life.
Though these people are driven by different priorities, problems
and passions, they have one thing in common - they all love their
home, the old ramshackle building called Bow Barracks.
And they can go to any length to safeguard it from real estate
agents desperate to bring it down and construct a new building in
its place.
The film is entirely shot on location and has music by Neel Dutt,
Anjan's son. Apart from professional actors, the director has also
roped in residents of Bow Barracks to give it a touch of reality.
Indo-Asian News Service
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