Ligy J. Pullappally
Indie 2004
107min Malayalam o.v. English s-t.
Told with beauty, sweetness and smoldering tension, The Journey is the first Indian film since Deepa Mehta’s Fire (image+nation 1996) to seriously and sensitively portray a lesbian relationship. In idyllic Kerala in the south of India, Kiran and Delilah meet as children and become friends. They blossom into beautiful women, though they couldn’t be more different. Kiran is studious and reserved while Delilah is a mischievous free spirit. Their relationship evolves until soon Kiran realizes her sexual attraction to her friend is something she can no longer suppress. In a surprising turn, Delilah reveals her desire for Kiran. As they embark on a forbidden romance, courage and strength are the survival tools they both must use. This gorgeously shot, character-driven narrative marks the arrival of writer-director Pullappally in a confident directorial debut. A must see! – Outfest
Shown on:
thursday, november 10, 7H15 PM parisien 7 - pgm53 (The Journey)