Minmini

Minmini

Year: 2024

Runtime: 143 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Halitha Shameem

Drama

Upon arriving at a boarding school in Ooty, Praveenah finds her classmate Sabari struggling with intense survivor’s guilt. Years later, their lives intersect during a Himalayan biking adventure. Praveenah then embarks on a journey to help Sabari confront the painful memories that haunt him and ultimately find a path toward healing and redemption.

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Timeline – Minmini (2024)

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1

Pari and Sabari join the same class

In 2016 at Streaks Matriculation School in Ooty, Pari Mukilan is a charismatic football star who shares a classroom with Sabari Karthikeyan, a studious artist and chess enthusiast. Initially, Pari mocks Sabari and bullies him, while Sabari quietly holds his own with talent. Their early rivalry gradually gives way to mutual understanding as they discover common ground.

2016 Ooty, Streaks Matriculation School
2

From rivalry to a budding bond

As days pass, Pari and Sabari broaden their horizons by sharing hopes: Pari’s Himalayan biking dream and Sabari’s artistic ambitions. They start supporting each other, exchanging ideas and quiet encouragement despite their differences.

2016 Ooty, school
3

School trip ends in tragedy

During a school excursion to a tribal village, the bus crashes and Sabari is trapped while suffering from illness. Pari races to rescue him, sacrificing himself and sustaining fatal injuries. He is brain-dead, and his death devastates the school community.

During the school trip (2016) tribal village; hospital
4

Pari’s heart lives on in five

Pari’s organs, including his heart, are donated to five recipients, saving lives. One of the beneficiaries is Praveenah, who later transfers to Pari’s school as a tribute to his memory.

After the accident (2016) hospital
5

Praveenah joins Pari’s school; Sabari’s shift

Inspired by Pari’s selflessness, Praveenah voluntarily transfers to Pari’s school. She notices Sabari’s fixation on Pari’s belongings and witnesses him giving up chess to pursue showjumping. After a disappointing loss in showjumping, Sabari disappears from the scene.

Shortly after 2016 Pari’s school
6

Seven years later: Sabari’s Himalayan trail

Seven years after Pari’s death, Sabari is spotted riding solo through the Himalayas, choosing solitude as a path to healing. His journey marks a turning point away from his past life and the memories that haunt him.

Seven years after 2016 Himalayas
7

Praveenah reappears as a co-rider undercover

Praveenah returns on the same route as a co-rider for the Bring Back the Beasts and Butterflies initiative, concealing her true identity. She travels with Sabari, though neither knows their shared history at first.

Seven years later Himalayan route
8

Distance and danger on the road

Sabari remains distant and eventually leaves Praveenah without warning. Praveenah then endures an overnight stay and narrowly escapes a molestation attempt with the help of a truck driver.

During the expedition on the journey
9

Sabari confronts the attacker and searches for Praveenah

Sabari encounters a biking group, learns of Praveenah’s ordeal, and defeats the assailant. He resolves to find her as they continue their journey together.

During the journey trail
10

Sid speaks of healing through nature

On the road, Sid shares his grief and affirms that nature can heal such wounds. Their conversations offer a sense of solace amid loss and longing.

During the journey on the journey
11

Art and memory at temple and cafe

At a Key Temple, Praveenah watches Sabari break down emotionally, and later at an art café she encourages him to paint. The act helps Sabari reconnect with Pari’s memory.

During the journey Key Temple; art café
12

Pari’s presence through a portrait

Sabari reveals that he always feels Pari’s presence and paints a poignant portrait of a young boy they met in Ladakh, channeling his grief into art.

During the journey Ladakh
13

Camel ride and a snow leopard quest

After a camel ride, Sindhu takes Sabari away to spot a snow leopard, leaving Praveenah alone overnight to process the revelations and her own identity.

During the journey Ladakh region
14

A glimmer of openness and renewal

The next morning, Praveenah notices Sabari has become more sociable and open to life again, signaling a shift from guilt to possibility.

Next morning on the road
15

The truth comes to light

On the stretch toward Khardung La, Sabari encounters his former PT master Thilak, who recognizes Praveenah and prompts Sabari to piece together her identity. Praveenah finally reveals that she is Pari’s heart recipient, completing the emotional circle.

Climax of the journey Khardung La

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