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Balan: The Boy - From Cannes to ZEE5
18 Jul
Summary
- Film explores a boy raised in a women's correctional facility.
- Mother constantly changes identities to protect her son.
- Movie received selection at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
The film 'Balan: The Boy,' featuring Farzana Palathingal, is poised for its digital premiere on ZEE5 starting July 31, 2026. This follows its cinema release on June 19, 2026. Earlier, the movie garnered attention by being selected for the Marché du Film at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
The narrative centers on Balan, who grows up within a women's correctional facility under his mother's care. To shield them from their past, his mother frequently alters their names and identities, instilling in Balan a deep-seated distrust of others.
Their attempt at a peaceful life in a secluded hill village is disrupted when unforeseen events separate mother and son. Balan embarks on a challenging quest to find his mother, guided by her cautionary lessons and aided by a stranger named Abbas. His journey is fraught with difficult decisions, ultimately leading to a reunion that, however, does not assuage years of pain and trauma.
The film stars Adhisheshan KR, Farzana Palathingal, and Muhammad Zinaan. Tovino Thomas makes a notable cameo appearance. Sushin Shyam composed the film's music. The central characters' true identities remain undisclosed throughout the film, emphasizing themes of fear and paranoia.
