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Kuiko(2023)

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Tamil112 mins

Kuiko (2023) is a 112-minute Tamil film directed by Arul Chezhiyan. Starring Sri Priyanka, Ilavarasu and Yogi Babu.

Director:Arul Chezhiyan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
24 November 2023
Director
Arul Chezhiyan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 52m

Storyline

A man works in Saudi Arabia raising camels. When his mother dies back home, he asks for her body to be kept in a freezer until he can get there.

A son's race against time to bring his mother home.

Film Details

Rating
112Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 November 2023
Also Known AsGuiko

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivalidentitylove
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kuiko' is a Tamilised version of the Arabic word 'Qaik', which means a wooden box used to carry goods.
  • Director Arul Chezhiyan spent time with Tamil camel herders in Saudi Arabia to research their lives for authenticity.
  • The story is inspired by real incidents of overseas workers struggling to reach home during family emergencies.
  • Much of the film was shot in actual desert locations in Saudi Arabia, not sets, to capture the harsh environment.
  • The freezer box used in the plot is a rare but real request some expatriates have made in dire situations.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release, focusing more on festival circuits and digital platforms.
  • It features a soundtrack with subtle folk influences reflecting the protagonist's rural Tamil roots.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kuiko

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