C/O Saira Banu

C/O Saira Banu

Year: 2017

Runtime: 119 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Antony Sony

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Saira Banu is a postal worker and single mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when her son, Joshua Peter, a law student, finds himself in a difficult legal situation. He becomes embroiled in a case involving several wealthy and influential figures. Determined to help her son, Saira must navigate a challenging path, facing powerful adversaries as she strives to protect him and resolve the legal trouble he's encountered.

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1

Saira Banu's quiet life after Peter's death

Saira Banu is a postwoman who leads a peaceful life with her adopted son Joshua Peter. Joshua is the son of the famous photographer Peter George. Peter's unexpected death leaves Saira as a single mother to Joshua.

2

Joshua's protest and the fake injury

Joshua takes part in a protest organized by the students of the Government Law College, Ernakulam and ends up assaulting a police officer. He then fakes a fractured hand to justify his conduct, convincing his mother it was a legitimate protest injury. Later, he reveals the lie to Saira.

Government Law College, Ernakulam
3

Joshua wants to study photography abroad

Joshua expresses a wish to study photography abroad. Saira is initially against this plan but eventually agrees to support his dream.

4

Hit-and-run case and Joshua's imprisonment

Joshua becomes involved in a hit-and-run case, leading to his imprisonment. The actual driver is a fellow student from his law college, who escapes scrutiny while Joshua bears the consequences.

5

Migrant murder and high-stakes defence

A Bengal migrant is murdered in the case, and due to a strong recommendation from the Bengal Government, the case is handled by Advocate Annie John Tharavady, who only takes cases she believes she can win.

Kerala
6

Subbu joins the effort; legal aid pursued

With the help of a small-time lawyer named Subbu, whom she befriends, Saira seeks out help from various lawyers. The process is fraught with dead ends as many decline to take the case.

7

No lawyer willing to defend Joshua

Despite her persistence, no lawyer agrees to defend Joshua. Frustrated, Saira decides to advocate for him herself in court, despite lacking formal legal training.

Courtroom
8

Self-advocacy begins; uncovering the truth

Though untrained, Saira fights in court for her son, with Subbu's help she begins to uncover the truth behind the case and the weaknesses in the prosecution's narrative.

Courtroom
9

Trafficking of Bengal migrants uncovered

Saira uncovers that Bengal migrants are being brought to Kerala under phoney names by labour contractors, with multiple labourers registered under the same identity. This revelation reframes the case and exposes systemic fraud.

Kerala
10

Annie's son responsible for the migrant's death

She also figures out that Annie's son was actually responsible for the migrant's death, as he drove the migrant's car to celebrate his own birthday. This crucial detail reframes the moral landscape of the case.

11

Deciding not to blame Annie's son; identity reveal

Saira decides not to blame Annie's son and brings in a labourer who has the same identity as the deceased to the court. The discrepancies in the deceased's ID become apparent, undermining the prosecution's case.

Courtroom
12

Charges dropped and Joshua is exonerated

The court sees the ID discrepancies and the weak link in the evidence, leading to the dropping of all charges against Joshua. The legal stalemate collapses as the truth comes to light.

Courtroom
13

Truth revealed to Annie; gratitude

Saira reveals to Annie that she had known the truth but chose to hide it for Joshua's sake. Annie thanks Saira for saving her son's life, recognizing the courage and sacrifice involved.

Courtroom / Home
14

Ending: a search for the migrant's family

The movie ends with Saira setting out to find the deceased migrant's family and deliver the news of his death to them, completing a circle of truth and closure.

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