Christy

Christy

Year: 2023

Runtime: 140 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Alvin Henry

RomanceComedyDrama

Roy, a village boy who’s a failure at studies, joins Christy’s tuition. They become good friends, but later when Christy gets a job abroad, Roy’s life changes

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Timeline & Setting – Christy (2023)

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Time period

Present day

The events unfold in contemporary India, with modern elements like exams, bank accounts, and international job ambitions. The characters navigate daily life, school administration, and family finances in a current, urbanizing setting. The timeline spans Roy's progression from high school to college and Christy's post-divorce period, all within recent years.

Location

Poovar, Kerala, India, Maldives

Poovar serves as the primary setting, a coastal town in Kerala known for its tranquil backwaters and beaches. The story moves between Roy's studies in Poovar and Christy's life there, with occasional references to travel towards the airport and beyond, hinting at future opportunities. The Maldives is referenced as Christy’s aspirational workplace, highlighting a cross-cultural Indian Ocean context within the narrative.

🏖️ Coastal town 🚤 Backwaters 🏝️ Island culture 🧳 Tourism hub

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:01

Main Characters – Christy (2023)

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Christy (Malavika Mohanan)

A recently divorced tutor who becomes closely involved with Roy through tutoring. She navigates a tense relationship with her father, fights for independence, and aspires to teach in the Maldives, which shapes her choices and boundaries.

💼 Independent 💕 Romantic 🧭 Ambitious

Roy (Mathew Thomas)

A 12th-grade student who falls for his tutor. He balances school pressures with growing affection for Christy, eventually passing his important exam and pursuing a candid, earnest romance.

🎒 Student 💖 Romantic 🧭 Ambitious

Elizabeth (Roy's mother)

Roy’s mother, a demanding figure who pushes for academic success and supports his studies, often using influence to secure opportunities such as important exams.

👩‍🏫 Parent-figure 💪 Supportive 🗝️ Controlling

Joseph

Christy’s father, a frequent borrower who strains family finances and clashes with Christy over money, adding tension to their relationship.

👨‍👧 Family conflict 💰 Financial tension 🛡️ Protective

Christy's Ammachi (Savithri Sreedharan)

Christy’s Ammachi (grandmother) who embodies a traditional voice within the family dynamics and provides a stabilizing presence amid upheaval.

👵 Family elder 🏠 Supportive

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:01

Major Themes – Christy (2023)

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💖 Romance

A complex romance unfolds as Roy and Christy grow closer during tutoring sessions. The relationship evolves from mentorship to romantic interest, highlighting how age, life stages, and personal boundaries shape attraction. The film explores the tension between desire and responsibility, and whether love can flourish amid personal upheaval.

🎭 Relationships

Family dynamics and power balances drive much of the conflict. Christy’s recent divorce and her fraught relationship with her father, who borrows money, test trust and dependency. Roy’s devotion to Christy also challenges social expectations, while the mother’s expectations spotlight parental influence on young love.

🕊️ Independence

Christy seeks financial and personal independence, even creating a separate bank account to protect her money from being misused. The tension with her father underscores the struggle for autonomy in a constrained family setup. Roy’s support of her dreams, and his own growth, reflect a pursuit of self-determination.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:01

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