A feel good movie that is also so beautiful to look at. I paused several times just to soak in the beauty a scene had to offer.
Loved so many scenes, the gorgeous bokeh shots, the beautifully located well with sunlight peeking through the trees, the scene where the boy is dancing on the well and we get to see the trees against the skies, the pristine countryside with the mountains and blue skies, the windmill scene with the reflections where Manya and Ketki say their goodbyes, the scene where Manya repairs the clock with all the knick knacks.
The use of a color theme for the entire movie (blue and Orange), made every scene stand out and a treat to watch!
One scene I absolutely loved was when the entire village is out at night chasing the thief. The flickering street light, the slanting golden light from the houses, the light of the lamps and torches, the scene made me chuckle. It was simply de"light"ful :)
The songs are very refreshing. The Marathi fusion of Für Elise is top notch!
Coming to the story, the protagonist is a village boy with a speech impediment. He becomes reclusive, refuses to talk and becomes a victim of bullying. The silver lining in his life comes in the form of Ketaki, giving him the power of hope. A power that stands above all his fears, crushes his insecurities, makes him realize his strengths and gives him the courage to do extraordinary things. Eventually he accepts himself with all his flaws when he realizes that perfection is a mere illusion.
Subtle comedy, great acting and a strong story, this movie conveys a lot using a minimalistic approach. It leaves you teary eyed and yet leaves you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
For when you doubt your capabilities, you should remember what Manya did. Let's keep this story for that day :)
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