Journey(2024)
Tamil65 mins
Journey (2024) is a 65-minute Tamil film directed by Visakesa Chandrasekaram. Starring Visakesa Chandrasekaram and Madhuni Alahackone.
Director:Visakesa Chandrasekaram
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 June 2024
- Director
- Visakesa Chandrasekaram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
Storyline
Five women who survived the Sri Lankan civil war work with a theater group and researchers. They share their painful stories of the violence they experienced. This collaboration is part of their journey toward healing.
“War's scars heal through shared stories of survival.”
Film Details
Rating
65Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 June 2024
Also Known AsPayanam
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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Madhuni AlahackoneCrew
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Trivia
- The film is based on a real-life theatre project called 'Journey of the Survivors' that helped war-affected women in Sri Lanka.
- Director Visakesa Chandrasekaram is also a playwright and human rights lawyer, which influenced the film's focus on justice and healing.
- It was shot entirely on location in Sri Lanka, using local non-professional actors to keep the storytelling authentic.
- The documentary blends traditional Tamil folk music with modern sounds to reflect the women's stories of past and present.
- It premiered at international film festivals before its Tamil release, winning awards for its impact on social change.
- The production team included both Sri Lankan and Indian filmmakers, highlighting cross-border collaboration on the project.
- Unlike many war documentaries, it avoids graphic violence, focusing instead on the women's emotional recovery through art.