Four Young Women Confront Change in 1970s Kolkata

Chuni tells the story of spending a day outside with three friends.

The friends are Bulan, Renu, Suman, and Chuni herself.

Chuni jokes about how people notice some girls more than others.

She especially admires Suman, who is beautiful, lively, and wears whatever clothes she likes.

The girls tease one another about their families, bodies, and futures.

They also notice how other people stare at women’s clothes and bodies.

Chuni questions whether words like “pure” and “virgin” should decide a girl’s value.

The story shows four young women living in a changing Kolkata during the 1970s.