The Way To Be(2021)
Three young men, hailing from different social backgrounds with different vistas and predilections on a single mission is the situation pursued by 'The Way To Be'. Through a non-linear treatment, the pursuit brings forth how an indigenous tribe that preserves and practices a primitive method of gold mining, can trigger a violent chain reaction of events that are both unconnected and connected.
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- Theatrical Release
- 22 October 2021
- Director
- Sreekrishnan Kp
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Three young men from different backgrounds team up on a mission. Their journey reveals how a remote tribe's ancient gold mining practices set off a violent series of events. These incidents seem separate but are secretly linked.
“Three lives collide over ancient gold.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot in the dense forests of the Attappadi region in Kerala, known for its indigenous tribal communities.
- Director Sreekrishnan KP also served as the film's cinematographer, giving it a distinct visual style.
- The story was inspired by real-life reports about illegal gold mining activities affecting tribal lands in South India.
- It features actors who were relatively unknown in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time of its release.
- The movie uses a non-linear narrative structure, jumping between timelines to connect the characters' stories.
- It was produced independently with a modest budget and had a limited theatrical run in 2021.
- The film's soundtrack incorporates traditional tribal musical elements to enhance its atmospheric setting.