The first tale is starts out heartwarming, then heartbreaking, a lovely little piece of the kind I typically associate with Ray. The second is the weakest of the bunch: the ending is too silly to have the desired effect, the coda is predictable, the acting isn't so hot, and it's far too slow. The third story makes up for it: a charming romance (of sorts) that's lightly comic with a touch of social commentary and a satisfying resolution. Aparna Sen is utterly captivating.