The very first visual of the film ties up together elements of mystery, suspense and a sense of foreboding. It is a man trimming off his hair, perhaps suggesting shedding off an old role or stage in his life.
His laconic demeanour as the plot unfolds further enforces an eeriness that is hard to shake off. The film is clearly building towards a crescendo, but when it finally arrives, will you be able to stomach it? Through the tension and the implicit raising of the question, Mookam further draws attention to father-son dynamics and the extent to which a parent can affect and mould their child’s mental makeup.
Read LessHis laconic demeanour as the plot unfolds further enforces an eeriness that is hard to shake off. The film is clearly building towards a crescendo, but when it finally arrives, will you be able to stomach it? Through the tension and the implicit raising of the question, Mookam further draws attention to father-son dynamics and the extent to which a parent can affect and mould their child’s mental makeup.
