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Prisoners(2023)

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Tamil15 mins

Prisoners (2023) is a 15-minute Tamil film directed by Koshal Ram Vaikunth. Starring Roshan Raj, Ashwin Kumar and Koshal Ram Vaikunth.

Director:Koshal Ram Vaikunth
Mood:
darkemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
12 December 2023
Director
Koshal Ram Vaikunth
Language
Tamil
Runtime
15m

Storyline

A young adult who smokes heavily meets a teenage runaway who has been physically hurt. They share a short but meaningful conversation about life. This brief connection helps both of them think differently about what happiness means.

Two lost souls find hope in a fleeting moment.

Film Details

Rating
15Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date12 December 2023

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaluplifting
Themes
survivalidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Roshan RajActor
#2
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Ashwin KumarActor
#3
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Koshal Ram VaikunthDirector
#4
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Subash RammohanCrew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 10 days, primarily in the coastal town of Mahabalipuram.
  • Director Koshal Ram Vaikunth also served as the film's cinematographer and editor.
  • The lead actor, Sree Abhishek, reportedly smoked real cigarettes for his role as an addict.
  • The movie's original title was 'Kurangu Kai', which translates to 'Monkey Hand'.
  • It was filmed using a single camera to maintain an intimate and raw visual style.
  • The film's minimal budget meant many crew members took on multiple production roles.
  • Its soundtrack uses ambient sounds and silence more prominently than a traditional score.

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