MARUPAKKAM

A young man is called back to his village to see his ailing father, who had strongly disapproved of the son’s marriage to a Christian girl.

Based on the Tamil novella Uchi Veyyil by Indira Parthasarthy, this earnest family drama delicately explores the guilt complex and its grave physical ramifications. K. S. Sethumadhavan’s deft direction crafts deeply evocative moments through prudent dialogue and expressive use of classical music.