Beyond the Mast
On a fuel-supplying oil tanker in rivers, Old Maqbool, a compassionate cook, wishes luck to all the crew.But the power-hungry helmsman suspects him of being a spy for the vessel owner and harasses him all the time.During port maintenance, Maqbool befriends Noora, a young stowaway seeking refuge.
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On a fuel-supplying oil tanker in rivers, Old Maqbool, a compassionate cook, wishes luck to all the crew. But the power-hungry helmsman suspects him of being a spy for the vessel owner and harasses him all the time. During port maintenance, Maqbool befriends Noora, a young stowaway seeking refuge. The helmsman exploits the downtime to smuggle oil, which attracts the owner's attention. During a sudden visit, impressed with Maqbool's cooking, the owner allows Noora to stay as his assistant. Desperate to hide his deeds, the helmsman falsely accuses Noora of theft, sparking a web of lies and friction among the crew.
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- Release date
- Jul 17, 2026
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
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- Language
- Bengali
- Country
- Bangladesh, Germany
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