About the Book: This book compiles three acclaimed films by Indian filmmaker Mrinal Sen—Ekdin Pratidin, Kharij, and Ekdin Achanak. Though not a formal trilogy, these films are unified by the theme of absence, exploring how a sudden disappearance exposes the true nature of relationships and values within a middle-class family. The volume includes shot-by-shot reconstructions of each film, an introductory essay by Somnath Zutshi, and black-and-white images from the movies to provide a comprehensive analysis of Sen’s cinematic work.