Jasper(2022)
Mr.J is an elderly, arrogant, and drunkard man who lives alone. Harish, a young bank manager, and his wife and children, join his life as neighbours. Harish is kidnapped by Vincent's team, and his wife approaches Jasper for rescue her husband. Mr.J embarks on a journey with Harish's little boy in order to save Harish from his old rival, Pastor Edward. He enlists the assistance of his old buddies on his travels. They're talking about his past, including his relationships with Seema, Harish, and Edward. Shankar Sharma, an investigating police officer, is looking into the background of Mr.J and his team, Pastor Edward, and the real purpose for the kidnapping. The thrilling adventure will give the answers to the following questions: did Mr.J save Harish? What is Mr.J's relationship with Harish and his family? Has Shankar Sharma successfully completed the case?
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 December 2022
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
An elderly, lonely man named Mr. J must rescue his neighbor Harish, who has been kidnapped. He travels with Harish's young son, getting help from old friends and confronting a past rival. Their journey reveals hidden connections and secrets about Mr. J's own history with the family.
“An old man's past returns to haunt his new neighbors.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Jasper' refers to the protagonist's nickname, which is revealed to have a connection to a precious stone in his past.
- Director Anil Krish was also the cinematographer, giving the film a distinct visual style with moody lighting and framing.
- Actor Sampath Raj, who plays Pastor Edward, had to learn and deliver lengthy philosophical dialogues in a calm, menacing tone.
- The child actor playing Harish's son, Master Dhruvan, was selected from over 200 children during auditions in Chennai.
- A key action sequence involving a vintage car was filmed over five nights in a remote warehouse location near Chennai.
- The film's background score uses a rare instrument called the 'duduk' to highlight the protagonist's emotional and mysterious past.
- Despite being a 2022 release, the movie was actually shot in late 2019, with delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic.