Early-1940s, rural British India. When a woman decides to fight against the village's despotic subedar and is supported by the guard of the local spice factory, more women join to defy the prevailing oppression.
Ketan MehtaDirector
Sonbai
Subedar
Chowkidar Abu Miya
Saraswati
Mukhi
Masterji
Pandit
Villager
Maanki, factory worker
Factory worker
Mukhi's Brother
Factory owner
Sonbai's Husband (uncredited)
