The universe gently guides a child in his quest to find his Guru.
Synopsis
Little Appu, enticed by the early morning call of a drummer, sets in pursuit of the source of the sound. His quest leads him to a percussionist practising his art on the Mizhavu — a traditional percussion instrument unique to Kerala. The drummer is in solitude, the ocean and sky his sole witness. Appu becomes mesmerised. His kind father watches silently, knowing the universe is calling. When the time arrives, he sends his son with his blessings.
Director’s Note
This film is about silence. And silence to me is not the absence of noise. Silence is that space where we can hear ourselves and the call of the universe. I have depicted this experience using elements like Mizhavu, the sound of the ocean, the waves and the red colour of the soil. The principal characters — little Appu, the father and the percussionist — personify human beings who are close to nature, who are pure. They are the ones who can hear the call of the universe.
Details
- Director
- Anup Narayanan
- Year
- 2018
- Language
- Malayalam (English Subs)
Festival Selections & Awards
- Award Winner — Gimpo International Youth Film Festival, South Korea
- Official Selection — Asian Film Festival, Los Angeles Hollywood
- Official Selection — Festival Film Bahari, Indonesia
- Official Selection — Minikino Monthly Screening, Bali