Parava

Parava

Directed by Soubin Shahir

Produced by The Movie Club, Anwar Rasheed Entertainments

2017146 min7.8 / 10

A melancholic portrait of adolescent friendship fractured by tragedy and the darker currents of urban life, anchored in the intimate bond between two boys and their shared passion for pigeon flying.

Irshad and Haseeb, two teenage boys from Mattanchery, share a passion for pigeon flying, a local game. Later, Irshad opens up about a tragic incident that ruined many friendships in the neighbourhood.

Questions people ask

  • Is Parava sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Does Parava end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Parava scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Parava violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is Parava easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

79/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise83

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Parava

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Parava

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Parava, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Parava, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Parava, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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