
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.
Sonbai

Subedar

Chowkidar Abu Miya

Saraswati

Mukhi

Masterji
Pandit

Villager

Unknown Role

Maanki, factory worker

Factory worker

Factory worker

Mukhi's Brother

Unknown Role

Factory owner

Factory worker

Sonbai's Husband (uncredited)
