Moothon

The narrative starts on the Lakshadweep islands, a close-knit coastal community where Mulla toils under his guardian Moosa. It then shifts to Mumbai, a sprawling metropolis that looms as a stark contrast with its crowded streets and hidden dangers. The journey between these places highlights the clash between island life and the city’s perilous urban world.

🎭 Identity

Identity is at the core as Mulla presents himself in ways that challenge traditional expectations. The story explores how appearance, disguise, and self-perception intersect with family ties and personal truth. Through Mulla's journey, the film questions what it means to belong when outside pressures push for conformity.

👪 Family

Family dynamics drive many choices, from the protective bond with Moosa to the complex connections with Akbar, Rosy, Ameer, and Amina. The search for a moothon becomes a larger quest for belonging and care across different generations. Past traumas and loyalties shape present decisions and alliances.

⚔️ Danger

The city landscape exposes Mulla to exploitation, crime, and predatory networks, including child trafficking and gang violence. Survival hinges on quick wit, trusted allies, and moments of mercy amid peril. The urban environment itself acts as a constant, looming threat.

🕯️ Memory

Flashbacks reveal Akbar's past with Ameer and Amina, infusing present events with memory and unresolved grief. Love and tragedy from the island era cast long shadows over contemporary choices. The moothon quest becomes a path to reconciling memory with current identity.