High five

Gayathry Rajeev, a student of engineering from Thrissur, writes in her top five films

May 18, 2017 11:00 am | Updated 11:00 am IST - Thiruvananthapuram

Devadoothan

Devadoothan

Devadoothan

Vishal Krishnamoorthy is an aspiring musician, neck-deep in debt and embittered by his many failures. However, when he is invited to his alma mater to direct a play, he is drawn to an old musical instrument and the mystery that surrounds it.

Moana

A still from the movie Moana

A still from the movie Moana

When her village faces a threat, the brave Moana sets out on a voyage to save her people. She befriends Maoi, a boisterous demi-god, and together with ‘the chicken’, they tackle the many challenges thrown at them with strength, determination and a fair dose of humour.

A Streetcat Named Bob

A Streetcat Named Bob

A Streetcat Named Bob

James Bowen, a homeless man and recovering drug addict, finds his life taking a new course when his support worker Val helps him acquire a flat. Bob, a street-cat, breaks in to James’ apartment and eventually into his life, changing him for the better.

The Help

The Help

The Help

Three women – Aibleen, Minny and Skeeter – forge an unlikely friendship amidst the prejudice prevalent in Jackson, Mississippi, during the 1960s. Their struggle against what is ‘normal’ and ‘acceptable’ forms the crux of the tale.

The Myth

The Myth

The Myth

Jack, an archaeologist, has frequent dreams about Meng Yi, a general who lived during the Qin Dynasty, and Ok-Soo, a Korean princess. When his friend William persuades him to accompany him on a search for a rare material, Jack finds himself on a quest that spans lifetimes.

Readers can send in their top five movies to frkerala@thehindu.co.in. The write-up should not exceed 250 words. Include your phone number as well.

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