I recently watched a Malayalam movie that really stuck with me. We did have all theaters filled with box office Mollywood movies (Manjummel Boys, Premalu, Bramayugam); may be this movie went unnoticed. Most of the movies that bring out sensitive issues rely on violence or bloodshed to make an impact.
But this one took a different approach. It didn’t bombard the audience with horrific visuals, but in a smooth and gentle way, it explored the complexities of human experiences. Lately, they have been churning out powerful stories that are subtle yet impactful. Check out my post on “Can we truly understand them?” For example, in Kaathal the Core, there is no violence, no shouting, just an exploration that makes you wonder about complexities.
Similarly, this movie follows the same path. It’s slow paced yet intriguing. The story revolves around a few men and a woman (the protagonist) performing stage dramas over the years. Everyone is comfortable with each other. A new member joined recently, and the crew got recognition across the media. Initially, he was portrayed as the villain in the movie, but it wasn’t clear.
The group members assemble at a resort to celebrate their successful play. Everyone enjoys the place, the drinks, and the ambience. The lead gets harassed by someone and can’t identify the culprit, but she is sure about it.
The core of the movie revolves around the woman after she gets harassed. All the men in the crew want to punish the men who committed the crime, but it differs when they understand that supporting him would actually help them in their careers.
What follows is a thought-provoking exploration of trust, belief, and the difficulties of human relationships. They started questioning her memory, her actions, and the people around her. Despite what she said, she couldn’t prove it to them. Even the one whom she loved made her lie to prove her innocence and denied their relationship. She gets frustrated and heartbroken and leaves the group.
The end was indeed an interesting turn. The story has been played by another troupe with her as the female lead. This time, a masked man confesses to her, unable to bear the guilt, while the original troupe is the audience. But the women didn’t want to know his identity or show it to the audience
Perhaps the strength of the movie lies in conveying such a heavy concept without excessive violence or anything else. It focuses more on the complexities surrounding sexual harassment and the challenges women face when seeking justice from their own crew.
While some viewers may feel uncomfortable with its portrayal of men, it challenges your perspective and leaves you thinking from a different lens.
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