User Reviews

This movie brilliantly depicts the struggle of a farmer in Assam when his land has been illegally captures by a zamindar. The director,Jahnu Barua has done a commendable job in bringing out the social issues prevailing in the villages of Assam at that time, which can be generalized and related to any village of India.He beautifully brings out the poignant emotions which leaves a lasting impression on the viewer. The ending of the movie is what makes this movie one of his best works in my opinion (though I would confess to have seen very few of his films). Overall, I would say that this movie is a gem of not just Assamese cinema but also Indian Cinema. 9.5/10

HCBK is the depiction of an optimistic situation in which a farmer gets trapped. But he eventually then is redeemed which takes place through various circumstances. Throughout the film, it shows various aspects of human characters in a realistic way. The father son issues, the landlord farmer issue, the political issue etc all interplay with one another forming a seat through and optimistic experience. The casts are strong too, including the decent Pranjal Baruah. It reminds me lightly about Do Bigha Zameen but is different about the situation of the theme. The film doesn't reflect the hard life of farmers. DBZ is brutal with respect to HCBK.

Technically its praiseworthy. Marked by realistic narratives and serene mood, imbibed with appealing BGM. Jahnu Baruah's crafty depition of characters and situations is a mark of genius, worthy of nationwide praise.

Jahnu Baruah captures a situation which is real in Assamese context but lacks some global appeal. If the political issue hadn't been in the scenario what would have happenned in the climax. Also the theme is conditional with a lot Ifs and If-Nots. Those remained left out, considering the issue of farmers exploitation. It needed a few modifications for global appealing. Nevertheless it's a good film, worth watching. On a scale of 100 it's an 81.