Kummatty
Year: 1979
Runtime: 90 mins
Language: Malayalam
Director: Govindan Aravindan
Kummatty will get you. A stranger who may be the trickster magician Kummatty comes to a village in Malabar, India.
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Timeline & Setting – Kummatty (1979)
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Main Characters – Kummatty (1979)
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Major Themes – Kummatty (1979)
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Explore Movie Threads
Discover curated groups of movies connected by mood, themes, and story style. Browse collections built around emotion, atmosphere, and narrative focus to easily find films that match what you feel like watching right now.
Stories of magical childhood like Kummatty
Stories where the wonder of childhood is touched by the magical and mythical.If you enjoyed the blend of childhood wonder and myth in Kummatty, you'll find similar enchantments here. This thread gathers movies about magical encounters and transformations through a child's eyes, perfect for fans of gentle, wondrous stories grounded in folklore and innocence.
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Narrative Summary
These narratives often follow a child protagonist whose ordinary world is interrupted by a magical event or character. The journey typically involves a temporary transformation or challenge that serves as a metaphor for growing up, ultimately leading to a return home with a new understanding, though sometimes with a touch of melancholy for what is lost.
Why These Movies?
Movies are grouped here because they share a core focus on the intersection of childhood innocence and magical realism. They possess a whimsical yet reflective tone, a slow, contemplative pacing that allows for wonder, and a medium emotional weight derived from the genuine stakes of a child's journey.
Atmospheric rural stories like Kummatty
Contemplative stories where setting and atmosphere become a central character.For viewers who loved the dreamy, nostalgic feel of village life in Kummatty, this collection highlights movies where the rural setting is key. Discover similar films with a slow pace, strong sense of place, and a blend of the mundane with the magical, perfect for quiet, contemplative viewing.
Narrative Summary
The plot in these films is often straightforward, serving as a vessel to carry the audience through the environment. Conflict arises from the interaction between characters and their surroundings—be it nature, community, or local legends—rather than complex plot twists. The emotional journey is one of connection, observation, and subtle transformation tied to the land and its stories.
Why These Movies?
These films are connected by their priority of atmosphere over intricate plotting. They share a slow, deliberate pacing that lets the setting breathe, a tone that balances the whimsical or magical with the melancholic or nostalgic, and a focus on the quiet drama of everyday life in a specific cultural and geographical context.
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Kummatty Summary
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Kummatty Timeline
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