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Trivandrum Lodge (2012): Raw Humans, storified - A Character Sketch and my Thoughts

They say that "cinema is a reflection of society", and I'm of a particular notion that stories from different strata of society, whether morally righteous or morally grey deserve to be documented.  Trivandrum Lodge was one such film that provided a window to glance over, at how humans, just like us are perceived from the lens of reality. How they go to lengths to make ends meet, while grappling with their inner demons and explore themselves. Within the film, where taboo subjects and thoughts are commented on, where in general they would be frowned upon in the public, Malayalam Cinema did well to keep up with the times, taking the liberal street in the process. A U-turn from the conservative approach, that embraced storytelling in it's rawest form. A story of people with their quirks. A story, woven around stories, woven around a lodge waiting to tell a tale.  Welcome to the world of Trivandrum Lodge Character Sketch Dhwani  Breaking away from a failed marriage, ...