Prakasan

Prakasan

2017 · 84 min · ★ 7.5 · Drama, Comedy

The movie depicts the life of a tribal youth named Prakasan who lives with his mother and sister in Chamakundy, Kerala. He dreams of having a job in a city, which comes true. Prakasan's designated job is a health care worker which includes locating prostitutes to distribute condoms and spread awareness. He finds it hard to wrap his head around this in a fast-paced life.

Directed by Bash Mohammed · Written by Rajeev Nair

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