ABU, SON OF ADAM
Country/Year: India/2011
Genre: Drama
Language: Malyalam (English subtitles)
Running Time: 101 Minutes
Director
Salim Ahmed
Cast
Salim Kumar
Zarina Wahab
Nedumudi Venu
Kalabhavan Mani
Ambika Mohan
Synopsis
In the southern Indian state of Kerala, Abu discovers his working life is coming to an end. The traditional perfumes he sells are no longer popular. Alone with his wife in their small country house, Abu decides to fulfill their life long dream of making a religious pilgrimage to Mecca. When he goes to consult with a local travel agent, Abu discovers he is hopelessly out of touch with the modern world - he and his wife do not have passports and the travel costs are enormous. While their friends offer their support, in accordance with tradition, Abu must find his own way.
Awards and Nominations
India's Official Entry to the 84th Annual Academy Awards
Official Selection London Film Festival 2011
Official Selection MAMI 2011
Won National Film Awards 2011 Best Film
Won National Film Awards 2011 Best Actor - Salim Kumar
Won National Film Awards 2011 Best Cinematography - Madhu Ambat
Won National Film Awards 2011 Best Music Director - Isaac Thomas Kottukappally
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