Swayam

Swayam

On my own..

2017 · 103 min · Drama

Swayam portrays the life of Meron, an autistic son of a Malayalee couple settled in Germany. His mother, Agnes is compassionate about her son's condition despite the indifference of her husband. When Meron shows interest in football, Agnes puts her weight behind him to pursue that dream.

Directed by R Sarath · Written by R Sarath

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