Bougainvillea is a 2024 Indian Malayalam-language psychological crime thriller directed by Amal Neerad, who co-wrote the screenplay with Lajo Jose. It is jointly produced by Amal Neerad Productions and Udaya Pictures. The film stars Jyothirmayi, Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil with Veena Nandakumar, Srindaa and Sharaf U Dheen in supporting roles.
Bougainvillea Movie 2024 Highlights
Movie Name | Bougainvillea |
Original Language | Malayalam |
Spoken Language | Hindi |
Release Date | 13 December 2024 |
Runtime | 2 hour and 24 minutes |
Country | India |
Genres | Action Thriller Drama |
Writer | Lajjo Jose |
Director | Amal Neerad |
Producer | Kunchacko Boban, Jyothirmayi |
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Bougainvillea Movie 2024 Star Cast
Aaron Taylor-Johnson | Sergei Kravinoff |
Ariana DeBose | Calypso Ezili |
Alessandro Nivola | Aleksei Sytsevich |
Christopher Abbott | the Foreigner |
Murat Seven | Omer Aksoy |
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Bougainvillea Movie 2024 Review
Bougainvillea, the 2024 drama directed by rising filmmaker Mira Patel, is a tender exploration of love, loss, and resilience set against the vibrant backdrop of southern India. This intimate film, named after the resilient flowering plant, draws parallels between its title and the human spirit, weaving a story that is equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring.
The film centers on Meera (played by Priyanka Bose), a widowed artist who struggles to rebuild her life after a devastating personal tragedy. Relocating to her childhood home, a quaint village brimming with bougainvillea blooms, she begins a journey of self-discovery through her art and her interactions with a young orphan boy named Arjun (debut performance by Aarav Kapoor).
The narrative gracefully balances themes of grief, healing, and the power of human connection. The bougainvillea plant, often blooming in harsh conditions, serves as a poignant metaphor for Meera’s resilience. While the story treads familiar emotional territory, Patel’s nuanced storytelling and lyrical direction elevate it beyond a conventional tearjerker.