Janaki

Film: Daughter of Earth

Director: M G Sasi

Language: Malayalam

The movie tells the mental and physical difficulties faced by a 12 year old girl. She doesn’t have anyone to trust, care and love her. Shekharan master, a Gandhian came as her protector but his death is again pushing the girl to the state of loneliness. The movie begins where a granny is telling story to her grand-children. But the story she tells is about Janaki, which does not have any link in terms of time. Title is apt for the movie, as throughout the film Janaki is the lead role. Janaki is just one among thousands in the streets who don’t have any shelter, who don’t have anyone to love and care. Music played is too noisy though the purpose was to express happiness and joy. The movie also indicates the political state in Kerala and the influence of communism in youngsters many years back.