Set in the early 1960s in a large Indian city. The story of three orphaned children, the eldest of whom, Debu, is twelve years old. Debu does his best to earn money so that his brother and sister do not become homeless vagrants. With the help of kind people, Debu manages to provide for his brother and sister, as well as himself.
Acting
Child actors so real you'll forget they're performing.
Direction
Satyen Bose never manipulates — just witnesses.
Writing
Dialogue that trusts silence over speeches.
Director
Satyen Bose
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Honey Irani, who played Tunni, grew up to become a celebrated screenwriter — including for Krrish and Koi... Mil Gaya.
Masoom released during India's 'Neo-Realism' wave, but Bose rejected the label — he called it 'emotional truth, not poverty porn.'
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