Birthmark

The film opens to vistas of greenery denoting peace and tranquility, but as we scratch the surface, a sinister undertone unbeknownst to us of the protagonist's motive steadily emerges and what unfolds is a gripping tale of redemption and acceptance, told through the eyes of a couple catapulted to a traditional birthing village back and beyond of nowhere.

The director does a great job of showcasing the internal agony of a man who is lost and caught between listening to his inner demons which were fed by PTSD, childhood trauma and insecurities.

The cinematography is enchanting, enhanced by a film like tonality that adds to the appeal of 90s time period that the story is set against.

Birthmark is like whiff of fresh air from the usual Tamil fare we are exposed to, take a chance and you'll not be disappointed.