Peradi rose to fame as the antagonist in the 2013 political-thriller Left Right Left. And his performance here, especially in the scene where Jose Kutty bids farewell to his family before leaving for New Zealand, is likely to be equally memorable. Hareesh Peradi, a former theatre artist, brilliantly portrays the village farmer, capturing the subtle nuances of the character. Jose Kutty’s father is a well-constructed character whose philosophy guides the son. Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: Members of the Film Fraternity Offer Prayers, Condolences The narrative’s take on human emotions and desires is refreshing and laudable. She is depicted with respect and compassion.
The film doesn’t crack any jokes on her life. Josutty’s best friend in New Zealand is a young woman, whose husband is gay. The protagonist doesn’t impart moral lessons or go on a vengeance spree when he catches his wife on bed with another man. Thankfully, the angel-devil duo, who keep appearing throughout the movie, don’t get to control Jose Kutty’s life. When little Jessy pecks him on his cheek, the angel panics and the devil rejoices. There’s a pair of Satanic eyes too, waiting to mislead little Jose Kutty. Son of a pious couple, Joseph and Shoshamma, Jose Kutty grows up under the watchful eyes of his guardian angel. Jose Kutty’s childhood revolves around the village church, his simpleton friend Geevarghese (Noby), and his sweetheart Jessymol (Rachana Narayanankutty). Jeethu Joseph’s camera zooms into the life of Jose Kutty (a very natural Dileep), a simple villager from the lush-green, picturesque Idukki village.Īnd thanks to Joseph’s masterful direction, the story of an ordinary man’s life becomes extraordinary. This film belongs to a genre Joseph has never tried before. The narrative flows like a gentle stream – calmly and smoothly. Jeethu Joseph, the director who pushed boundaries and made waves with Drishyam and Memories, has done just that with Life Of Josutty. In all its ordinariness, uncertainty, and simplicity.
How often do you see a top-billed director, known for making high-octane crime-thrillers, break his image and craft a movie about life? Just life.