Poovu

alongside four pivotal women in his life—his mother, wife, daughter, and first love—as they share their deepest desires while confronting love, loss, and the bonds of family. Poetic cinematography and emotional intimacy enchant throughout, though the understated narrative drive restrains its full impact. The story unfolds mid‑journey across vivid landscapes, where a simple game of revealing life wishes binds the travelers, gradually uncovering regret and connection. Directors Anish Babu Abbas and Binoy George craft a meditative, non‑linear exploration of relationships with spiritual undertones, favoring serene realism over conventional drama, even as certain arcs remain deliberately ambiguous. Every frame is elevated by exceptional cinematography (Anish Babu Abbas)—most memorably the mesmerizing flower‑falling sequence—while a subtle score (Ninoy Varghese) deepens the film’s introspective silences. With its poetic simplicity, award‑winning visuals, and fresh perspective on family dynamics, the film emerges as a festival gem, blending emotion, realism, and the quiet poetry of life.