‘Balan’ movie review: A supremely crafted film in which everyone delivers their best (opens original article in a new tab)

Balan is a Malayalam film directed by Chidambaram, depicting a mother and son's journey through multiple identities to escape their traumatic past, with a unique narrative structure and strong performances.

• The film 'Balan' features a mother and son escaping their traumatic past through multiple identities.
• The movie uses unique narrative techniques, including a bedtime horror story and prison cell drawings, to explore the characters' background.
• The director, Chidambaram, is noted for his storytelling mastery and the film's definitive ending that leaves many possibilities for the characters.