Soul Stories
A good web series in Manorama Max with 5 engaging episodes on social contents relevant in this status quo.
Kudos to Sanil Kalathil & Libin Varghese for conceiving the web series bringing contents like consent & boundaries, homosexuality,body shaming,social stigma,self independence,social perspectives & importance of fulfilling aspirations regardless of age. All the stories can be easily related and connected and holds relevance in our fast moving lives.
Kiss of Kochi
A short story that throws light on the metro social life,short lived relationships,mental traumas,the importance of consensus in a relationship and shows how one should hold themselves to the society and to give a clear clarity about what you expect from a relationship. Good performance by Anarkali Marikar & Shalu Rahim.
Rani
This short story highlights on the life of a retired women who has sacrificed her dreams and aspirations to the wish of her parents,husband,children & grand children & struggling to find time for her dreams. Impressive performance by Suhasini,RJ Karthik,Kala Devi & Sandhya Sasikumar
Simhathinde Madiyil
The short film pinpoints the importance of understanding one another and not to make any pre conceptions or judgements and to think from others perspectives too and not to confine your feelings/emotions within yourself and to share with your immediate family. Good performances by Renji Panicker,Asha Aravind,Sajiv Soman & Nimna Fathoomi.
Neeril Veezhum Pookkal
This short movie puts light on homosexual relationships where one takes advantage of the other and had to change the stand for convenience giving no regards to the other. Good performances by Dayyana Hameed & Gopika Manjusha.
Brarthamanam
A short story highlighting on modern and exposed dressing styles of young girls and how a mother reacts to the comments made by her friend about her daughters exposed dressing and the social stigma attached to it. Good performances by Asha Madathil,Sminu Sijo,Wafa Khadeeja & Santhosh Keezhattoor.
A good web series for family audience which gives you a chance to reflect on your personal,social & family lives.
Rating - 3.25/5.