Junglefowl(2023)
Tamil17 mins
In a small village in northern Sri Lanka, a young girl is forced to confront the consequences of a deadly civil war as a wounded freedom fighter is brought in to their home.
Director:Kalainithan Kalaichelvan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 August 2023
- Director
- Kalainithan Kalaichelvan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 17m
Storyline
A young girl in a northern Sri Lankan village faces the harsh reality of a long civil war. Her life changes when her family must take in a wounded rebel soldier.
“A wounded stranger brings war to her doorstep.”
Film Details
17Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 August 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalfamilyidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
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Shady HannaCrew
→#2
K
Kalainithan KalaichelvanDirector
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in northern Sri Lanka, including areas deeply affected by the civil war.
- Director Kalainithan Kalaichelvan is also a poet and playwright, which influenced the film's lyrical dialogue.
- Many of the supporting actors were non-professionals from local villages to add authenticity.
- The title 'Junglefowl' refers to the national bird of Sri Lanka, symbolizing freedom and resilience.
- The film had a very small budget and was independently produced, relying on grants and personal funding.
- It premiered at the International Film Festival of South Asia in Toronto before its Tamil release.
- The script was developed through workshops with war survivors to ensure respectful representation.