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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1

Kidnapped as a child and abused

Eby is taken from his home by a street performer who subjects him to years of abuse. He endures life on the streets with other orphans, clinging to any hope of safety. One night, he musters the courage to run away from his abuser.

childhood Eby's hometown, streets
2

Rescued and adopted by Thomas Abraham

A wealthy man named Thomas Abraham rescues Eby and becomes his adoptive father. Eby experiences a protective, fatherly bond that offers him welcome stability. This period of safety is abruptly interrupted by a sudden tragedy.

late childhood / early adolescence Thomas Abraham's home
3

Thomas Abraham dies and Eby is cast out

Thomas dies suddenly, and Eby is left homeless when his adoptive family’s estranged wife and brothers reclaim the wealth. They force him out of the home and away from any claim to Thomas's fortune. He must return to the streets with little more than his resilience and a mission to help others like him.

after adoption Thomas Abraham’s residence
4

Eby helps and protects street children

While wandering the streets, Eby encounters more abused and orphaned children. He feels a deep empathy and takes it upon himself to protect and care for them, forming a small, nomadic group. Their shared hardship strengthens his resolve to build a safer life for all of them.

post-eviction period streets / city alleys
5

A priest offers help

A church priest hears Eby’s story and offers practical help to change the children’s fortunes. He advises sending the kids to school to gain education and future opportunities. Moved by the plea, he becomes a supportive ally.

present church
6

Education and farming plan

With financial aid from the priest, Eby begins planning for the children’s education and sets up a farm to sustain the expenses. The farm represents a forward-looking foundation for stability and growth. This marks a shift from mere survival to organized care.

after meeting the priest village / farm
7

Annie Mol enters and falls for Eby

Annie Mol, a close relative of Ouseppachan who lost her parents in a plane crash, enters their life and develops a romantic bond with Eby. Her presence adds a new emotional dimension to their community. They navigate love while continuing to protect the children.

during farming period their growing circle / farm
8

Return for father's death anniversary: report of illness

Eby returns to town for his father’s death anniversary and discovers he is a terminal heart patient. The realization shifts the story toward a race against time. He faces the gravity of his condition with resolve to protect the kids and Annie.

father's death anniversary town
9

Eby flees hospital to spend last days with loved ones

Determined to spend his final days with the children and Annie, Eby leaves the hospital and retreats to be with them. He confronts the reality of his illness and seeks meaningful moments in the remaining time. The act is a testament to his selflessness and love.

after diagnosis hospital then with the group
10

Sending the children to the priest’s orphanage

Feeling a responsibility toward the children’s future, Eby decides to send them to the priest’s orphanage, an idea he had initially resisted. The plan aims to provide them a stable education and care. The moment marks a selfless turn in his final chapters.

before death home / priest's orphanage
11

Annie learns of Eby’s illness

Annie learns about Eby’s terminal illness and is devastated by the news. She resolves to stand beside him and support the children through the difficult days ahead. Her reaction underscores the emotional stakes of the story.

illness revealed home
12

Final vision and death

That night, Eby has a vision of the children running to him calling his name. The next morning, the Priest, Annie, and the children find him resting in peace. His departure leaves them in tears, but with a sense of his enduring care.

final morning home / farm

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