Lessons in Forgetting

An engaging story that is layered with the essence of rural and urban India which keeps colliding with each other. It explores the value of closure and how it does not always end in revenge but by learning to forget and move on. The music just take the film to another level with thought provoking lyrics that tug at your heart. Lessons in forgetting is visually compelling with tastefully framed moments that will stay with you long after the movie ends. What makes this movie stand out is that it juxtaposes a modern liberated girl with the society that practices female foeticide. This constant tug of war between the characters is what culminates in a gut wrenching climax. lessons in forgetting is a must watch because it reflects the disturbing truth that exists among us and does so without being preachy. It is an honest and sincere effort that shines through.

Lessons in Forgetting is a very well made movie. What struck me was that for many of those involved, including the Director, Producer and Director of Photography, the Movie was their first attempt in mainstream cinema. They have done a very good job, in handling a subject that is an 'elephant in the couch' which is female foeticide. Practiced for centuries as Female Infanticide, technology has helped to further the cause.

A saddened father investigating his daughters accident finds out that there is more to the 'accident'than it meets the eye. He is no Superman. Neither does he have exceptional fighting skills. So it is not a revenge movie. The Movie takes a very practical approach as the truth is revealed, peeled off layer by layer, in that at times, every one of us needs to find the inner courage to face the truth and learn to forget.

It is unusual for a producer or a Director to take up such a subject and more unusual to present a story in a practical manner. The movie does not preach. It is a bold attempt by all those involved and they need to be encouraged. Production values are quite rich and it is further enriched by all round performances.

Produced by Prince Thampi, Directed by Unni Vijayan, the movie is based on Anitha Nair's well known best seller by the same name.

Lessons in Forgetting is a very heart-rending story that follows the path of a father who is out to investigate his daughters death.

Through the unusual journey he comes across many stories that tells the story of his daughter; a road he wished he had traveled earlier to know his daughter better.

Kudos to the director to stick to the novel and has beautifully adapted the novel into a movie.

The movie is well crafted and does shows signs of the director as a person who could handle such complicate story with ease.

This movie is worth a watch for film lovers.

Lessons in forgetting is a movie made with passion. It excels in every department story telling, direction, editing, cinematography. acting...... A rare movie which doesn't let you wander off even for a moment. Juxtaposition of the urban and rural India is perfect. The relationships be it father-daughter, grand mother-daughter-grand daughter, urban young friendships are explored beautifully. A very modern young girl gets deeply involved in unearthing the female foeticide in a village and in the process takes on the high and mighty villagers. The climax is hard hitting and leaves you speechless and numb for a long time. A must watch movie.

I hope the message it carries spreads everywhere in India as well as abroad.

Many gender issues that you face in this world is covered in this movie.

Female-foeticide is a major issue all over India except for a few communities.

The whole team of this movie has taken so much pains to make it.

I wish with all my heart that it reaches the masses and let justice be done to the movie.I congratulate the Producer Mr. Prince Thampi of Arowana studios for taking up this movie as a challenge.

We are all looking forward to the much-awaited public release. selection of cast is perfect. the locations, photography is up to the mark.