Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam

Year: 1987

Runtime: 118 mins

Language: Malayalam

Director: Kamal

Drama

Aby Abraham, an orphan who looks after other street children and fellow orphans, makes a living by staging street performances. His world is upended when he meets Annie Mol; their mutual love transforms his life and the fate of the kids he cares for.

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Main Characters – Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987)

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Eby Abraham (Mohanlal)

Eby is a young man who shelters a group of orphaned children, living a nomadic life and relying on street magic to survive. Kidnapped as a child, he is rescued by a wealthy adoptive father and later becomes the protector of vulnerable youths. Facing a terminal heart condition, he fights to secure the children's education and a hopeful future, even if it costs him personal happiness.

❄️ Protective ❤️ Caring 🧭 Leader

Annie Mol (Karthika)

Annie Mol enters the story as a close relative of Ouseppachan, after losing her parents in a plane crash. She falls in love with Eby and brings a sense of family and future to the group, aligning with their mission to care for the children. Her presence deepens the emotional stakes as the life they build becomes more personal.

💞 Loving 🌸 Compassionate 🎯 Determined

Thomas Ebraham (M. G. Soman)

Thomas Ebraham is a wealthy benefactor who adopts Eby after rescuing him from a troubled past. His sudden death triggers a new round of hardship as relatives reclaim wealth and eject Eby from the home. His legacy, and the care he showed, continues to influence Eby's choices for the children.

💼 Wealth & Power 🕊️ Generous

Priest (Thilakan)

The church Priest is a guiding figure who listens to Eby's story and offers practical help. He advises sending the children to school to build a path out of poverty and uses financial aid to support the endeavor. He plays a key role in linking Eby to education and communal support.

⛪️ Mentor 📚 Educator 🤝 Benefactor

Ouseppachan (Innocent)

Ouseppachan is a relative of Annie Mol, whose family ties anchor Annie's backstory. He remains a supportive presence in the background as the network around the children forms. His role helps justify Annie's connection to the group and the larger family narrative.

👪 Family ties 🧭 Connector

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Major Themes – Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987)

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🤝 Compassion

Eby's care for the orphaned children drives the film, showing how empathy translates into action. He shelters them, teaches resilience, and builds a makeshift family on the road. His sheltering of vulnerable youths highlights the human value of chosen family over blood ties.

🕊️ Sacrifice

Eby's terminal illness becomes the catalyst for a quiet, personal sacrifice. He chooses the children's future over his own comfort, and even in death, his memory binds the group together. The story frames sacrifice as a form of love that transcends fear and pain.

🌱 Education & Hope

The Priest urges schooling as a path out of poverty, and funds help establish safety for the children. Education is presented as a practical beacon that can lift the kids beyond street life. The farm and school plan anchor the film's belief in a better, educated future.

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