Miracle... India is happy again. Very sweet, kind and touching film. I looked with great pleasure. I've had it for a long time. Recorded it more than a year ago, after watching the film "Sense and Sensibility", which perfectly played one of the roles actor Mammutti. I really liked and remembered him then. I wanted to watch more movies with him. He has very kind eyes and a very nice smile. He is right there at first sight. And here again I enjoyed just looking at him.
His character Immanuel is very kind, honest and gentle. He worked in one of the editorial offices, the head of which was his longtime friend. But hard times come, and the editorial board is on the verge of ruin. People have not been paid salaries for several months, and Immanuel is the number of these people. He goes to the boss to demand a salary. But he does not know how to demand, he can only ask gently. But the boss is an honest man and says openly that there is not a single rupee in the money, creditors are infused and people have nothing to pay. And the next morning, the boss just runs off and nobody knows where. But since he is still a decent man, he leaves his friend Immanuel a letter and some of the money he owes him. And the phone number of someone who can help him get a job. Immanuel grabs this thread, comes to the interview. But it turns out that this company needs young people up to 25 years old. And our hero is about to turn 40. But he still decides to try his luck.
This is a story about how an ordinary person faces setbacks in life and how he protects himself, trying to keep his small family happy. While the entire film can be summed up in one line in this way, there are many little things that this film reminds us of through small episodes. Immanuel enters an absolutely unnatural, alien environment, with the insurance business, which he is now forced to engage in. And seeing how his new colleagues work, how they deceive clients and each other for the benefit of the company, he feels very uncomfortable. He gradually learns this work from the inside out and realizes more and more that he is a stranger in this company, that he will never be able to treat clients the way his colleagues do. It torments him, oppresses him from within, does not give rest. Moreover, the boss constantly puts pressure on him, forcing him to work more, raising the bar for insurance, so that the company’s profit is constantly growing. And of course, there comes a point when Immanuel just can't stand it. But everything changes, and this is very noticeable with the course of the film. It reminds us of the importance of being true to our conscience, to our heart, and life is not just about making money. Money should be a part of life, not its purpose, for life is the most important thing, and money is a part of it. This is a reminder for the younger generation to be respectful and caring for older people, as they have more experience of life than we do: and we must respect that factor. Immanuel is all about realizing small things that will make our lives so much better.
In addition to the script, other talented people who deserve high praise worked on the film. Starting with the role of actress Sukumari, it was a miracle to watch her on the screen. This wonderful actress was just very pleased (I saw her for the first time, but she captivated me with only one role in this film), her performance of Khadeejumma caused tears, it was so touching.
Mammutti as a kindhearted Immanuel was refined and very, very nice. I was deeply impressed with his story. The only thing that confused me was the name of the character. Immanuel, the name, to put it mildly, is not Indian. His wife was called Anna and his son Robin. All names are English. And they did not pray in the Hindu temple Shiva or Krishna, but prayed in the Catholic Church Jesus Christ, and Catholic prayers were read. It was probably a family of Indian Catholics living in South India. This is very embarrassing. And the rest is excellent.
Actress Rina Matthews as wife Immanuel, very suitable for him. I don't know her at all, I've seen her for the first time, but she's very nice, and she's very friendly. And such a real wife, always supporting her husband in everything. And the sweet Gauri Shanker (girl!) who played the role of his son (apparently no suitable boys were found), they both perfectly complemented the family. Director Lal Jose chose the perfect pair for Mammutti and this adds additional beauty to the film.
The next brilliant performance of his role comes from the actor Fahad Fazil, who is very natural and trustworthy, and is on the same level as Mammutti. He played the boss of this insurance company, who quietly hates Immanuel for trying his best to help people, instead of making an extra penny for the company, bringing it benefits. This boss in every possible way gnobs the main character, setting him simply impossible conditions. But there comes a point when he finds himself trapped and his brilliant career hangs in the balance. Then, of course, he understands a lot and even begins to listen to his employees, who previously did not consider people, but only for robots that bring profit to the company. I don't like people like that. When you look at them, you see only flashing dollars in their eyes (as in cartoons in such cases), and their thoughts are entirely about money and profit. It must be hard for them. But, nevertheless, both actors do their job very well, without overshadowing each other.
All the actors and supporting actresses were also very good and natural. It was nice to watch. The music of the gifted and amazing musician Afzal Yousef is very gentle and beautiful. The church song "Ennod kude" became my favorite in this film. I watched this movie for the first time, but now I will watch it periodically, because of this wonderful story that just captivated me.
10 out of 10