The Other Side
അപ്പുറം
Synopsis
A teenage girl, caught between the love for her mother and the fear of losing her, battles inner turmoil and societal taboos as she strives to honour a promise, confronting the harsh realities of gender discrimination and deeply rooted superstitions. As she treads through this intricate maze, she discovers the limitations of her youth, often realising the helplessness of being a young girl in a world where adults make all decisions. Set against the backdrop of contemporary India, where gender discrimination is normalised, the film sheds light on the persistence of superstitions in society. The movie explores the profound bond between a mother and daughter and the lengths to which a young girl could go to fulfil a promise made to her mother.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
29th International Film Festival of Kerala
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Indu Lakshmi
- Screenplay & Story
- Indu Lakshmi
- Original Score
- Bijibal
- Original Title
- അപ്പുറം
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Indu Lakshmi
Indu Lakshmi
Bijibal
Rakesh Dharan
Appu N. Bhattathiri
Indu Lakshmi, Ravi Sreedhar
Department Leadership Roster
Indu Lakshmi
Director
Indu Lakshmi
Writer
Indu Lakshmi
Producer
Ravi Sreedhar
Producer
Appu N. Bhattathiri
Editor
Rakesh Dharan
Director of Photography
Krishnapriya
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Other Side
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What is The Other Side about?
A teenage girl, caught between the love for her mother and the fear of losing her, battles inner turmoil and societal taboos as she strives to honour a promise, confronting the harsh realities of gender discrimination and deeply rooted superstitions. As she treads through this intricate maze, she discovers the limitations of her youth, often realising the helplessness of being a young girl in a world where adults make all decisions. Set against the backdrop of contemporary India, where gender discrimination is normalised, the film sheds light on the persistence of superstitions in society. The movie explores the profound bond between a mother and daughter and the lengths to which a young girl could go to fulfil a promise made to her mother.
Who directed The Other Side?
The Other Side was directed by Indu Lakshmi.
Who stars in The Other Side?
The principal cast of The Other Side includes Anagha Maya Ravi, Jagadish, Mini IG, Ravi Sreedhar, Pradeep Joseph.
When was The Other Side released and how long is it?
The Other Side was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Other Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Other Side was composed by Bijibal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Other Side?
The Other Side holds official age classifications: IN: UA (Parental Guidance for children below the age of 12.).