#home

There are seldom movies made in India which focus on the hardships of a father. It is always the mother who is central in Indian movies. So #home brings in a refreshing change where the main protagonist is the father played by Indrans. Malayalam cinema has been blessed and cursed in the past few years. Many new and younger craftsmen were introduced, which forms the blessings. But, at the same time, many experienced craftsmen met with their demise. Many survivors have stepped into this vacuum created by these passing aways. A few years back, we would not have imagined these veterans still in the scene to pick up the roles that they are playing now. As a result, we see Mamukkoya doing a Moosa Khader in Kuruthi while Indrans plays an Oliver Twist in #home.

#home tells us what happens in few weeks in the household of Oliver Twist. Oliver Twist is so named because of his father’s love for literature. He lives with his old dad, his wife Kuttiamma, and his second son, Charles. His first son, Anthony, who is living away, comes back home to complete a movie script. Unfortunately, Anthony doesn’t think highly of Oliver Twist as the latter has lived an ordinary life. This behavior takes the story forward. As you hear the summary, do not let your thoughts race. Oliver Twist is a common man. The director Rojin Thomas does make Oliver Twist do any…