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Kadamai(2023)

Tamil6 mins

This is an emotional short film which revolves around a father and a son.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
OTT availability not confirmed yet. Check Netflix · Prime Video · Hotstar · ZEE5

Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
27 January 2023
Language
Tamil
Runtime
6m

Storyline

This is an emotional short film which revolves around a father and a son.

A father's promise tests a son's loyalty.

Film Details

6Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date27 January 2023

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyidentitylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
N
NitishProtagonist
#2
F
Fleming christyfather
#3
Y
YovienFriend on phone
#4
S
Samuel BenjaminInterviewer

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just two days, using a small crew to keep the production intimate and focused.
  • Director Fleming Christy also handled the cinematography, giving the film a personal visual style.
  • It was filmed entirely in natural locations around Chennai to create a realistic, everyday feel.
  • The story was inspired by real-life observations of parent-child relationships in urban Tamil families.
  • The film uses minimal background music, relying mostly on ambient sounds to enhance the emotional scenes.
  • It was released directly on a popular YouTube channel, bypassing traditional film festivals or theaters.
  • The young actor playing the son was a first-time performer, chosen for his natural and unaffected acting.

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