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Bookmark this pageAbu, Son of Adam (2011)
Director: Salim Ahamed
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From Time Out Online
The yearly Muslim Haj (the holy pilgrimage to Mecca) remains one of the most incredible feats of faith and endurance in human history, which makes it all the more baffling that Salim Ahamed’s directorial debut, ‘Abu, Son of Adam’, is so dull. Set in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Ahamed’s family drama follows devout Muslim Abu (Salim Kumar), as he and his wife Aisa (Zarina Wahab) strive to save enough money to take the holy voyage. An enticing sub plot involving their estranged son Sathar only fleetingly features (more’s the pity), and we gain little real insight into the region’s Muslim community.Author: Daniel Green
Time Out Online London Film Festival 2011
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- Caroline said...
- Posted on Nov 12 2011 16:59 A subtle, delicate but powerful film which says a great deal about the graciousness of the Keralan Muslim community. Not to be missed.
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Cast & crew
Director: Salim Ahamed
Cast: Salim Kumar Zarina Wahab, Nedumudi Venu, Kalabhavan Mani full cast
Duration: 101 mins
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