Sailor of Hearts

  • 130'
  • India
  • 2009
A dead body is washed ashore. Nobody knows the identity of the person. A group of policemen are questioning people in the picturesque villages of Kerala. Three young women, from different backgrounds and religions, different mindsets and life aspirations, are claiming the body as their husband's. Through the passionate memories of their intimate, warm relationship, each of the women unfolds a piece of life of Kutty Srank, the late local boat navigator, who appears to have been married to three women on three different islands.
Casting the leading South Indian mainstream star Mammothy in the main role was an excellent choice. His dominant presence, even in rather silent sequences, emanates an intensive roar from within, which colours the mood of the whole film. The impressive photography in this lyrical tale that touches elements of magic realism was done by a female director of photography, Anjali, for the first time in Malayali cinema.
  • 130'
  • India
  • 2009
Director
Shaji N. Karun
Premiere
European premiere
Country of production
India
Year
2009
Festival Edition
IFFR 2010
Length
130'
Medium
35mm
Original title
Kutty srank
Language
Malayalam
Producer
Mahesh Ramanathan
Production Company
Reliance Big Pictures
Sales
Reliance Big Pictures
Screenplay
P. F. Mathews
Cinematography
Anjali Shukla
Editor
Shaji N. Karun
Music
Isaac Thomas, Kottukapally
Cast
Mammootty
Director
Shaji N. Karun
Premiere
European premiere
Country of production
India
Year
2009
Festival Edition
IFFR 2010
Length
130'
Medium
35mm
Original title
Kutty srank
Language
Malayalam
Producer
Mahesh Ramanathan
Production Company
Reliance Big Pictures
Sales
Reliance Big Pictures
Screenplay
P. F. Mathews
Cinematography
Anjali Shukla
Editor
Shaji N. Karun
Music
Isaac Thomas, Kottukapally
Cast
Mammootty