Picture Don Palathara as a filmmaker who doesn’t sugarcoat the truth about people in his movies. His latest work, “Family,” zooms in on a small, tight-knit group living in a serene village.
Now, let’s talk about Sony, the guy everyone in the neighborhood counts on for help. He’s the one who comes to the rescue, teaches the kids, and supports families in need. People adore him for being so helpful and kind.
But wait, there’s a twist. Even though Sony seems like a really good guy, there’s a scene that shows something weird. He’s tutoring a teenage girl, but suddenly it looks like he’s not there anymore, which is pretty creepy. This reveals a dark secret about Sony—he’s doing something very wrong with kids.
The movie uses things like a wandering leopard to show that Sony’s actions are similar to a predator lurking around. And it’s not just the girl; he’s too close to another kid, and it’s not okay.
What’s even worse is that the community and the church don’t seem to notice or care about what Sony’s doing. Even when he’s caught in suspicious situations, people either ignore it or say he’s a great guy, which lets him keep on doing bad things.
“Family” is not just about Sony; it’s about how society and important institutions hide and even encourage this kind of behavior, making it hard for kids to speak up.
The film isn’t just good because of its story; it’s also the way it’s filmed and the music that make it powerful. They show the whole community involved and make the movie feel like real life—kind of slow and ordinary but with really serious things happening.
Vinay Forrt’s acting as Sony is both impressive and scary, and the rest of the cast does a great job too. “Family” is a film that makes us think about how even the nicest-seeming people might have dark secrets.
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