Chennai International Film Festival

Aadujeevitham : The Goat Life

India | 2024 | 172 mins | Malayalam

An Indian man seeking work follows a job lead to Saudi Arabia, only to find himself forced to labor without pay as a goat herder in the remote desert. Stranded in isolation, he battles the harsh realities of survival, far from his dreams of a better life. Amid the desolation, he must summon courage and ingenuity to escape his captors. His journey becomes a tale of resilience, hope, and the unyielding human spirit, as he navigates the unforgiving landscape and risks everything for freedom. The story is a gripping exploration of survival against all odds and the enduring quest for dignity.

Director
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Blessy Ipe Thomas is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has won one National Film Award and six Kerala State Film Awards for Kaazhcha (2004), Thanmathra (2005), and Pranayam (2011). His documentary 100 Years of Chrysostom (2018) set a Guinness World Record for the longest documentary, with a runtime of 48 hours and 10 minutes. His latest release is Aadujeevitham (2024).
Cast & Crew

Director                          Blessy

Producer                         S. Prabhakar

Cinematographer            Sunil K.S. , K.U. Mohanan

Editor                             A. Sreekar Prasad

Sound Designer             Vijay Kumar , Resul Pookutty