The Other Side
2024, Malayalam. Directed by Indu Lakshmi.
A teenage girl, caught between the love for her mother and the fear of losing her, battles inner turmoil and societal taboos as she strives to honour a promise, confronting the harsh realities of gender discrimination and deeply rooted superstitions. As she treads through this intricate maze, she discovers the limitations of her youth, often realising the helplessness of being a young girl in a world where adults make all decisions. Set against the backdrop of contemporary India, where gender discrimination is normalised, the film sheds light on the persistence of superstitions in society. The movie explores the profound bond between a mother and daughter and the lengths to which a young girl could go to fulfil a promise made to her mother.
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- UA
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- Released
- 14 December 2024
- Original title
- അപ്പുറം
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Indu Lakshmi
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The Other Side runs 73 minutes (1h 13m).
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The Other Side is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Other Side on?
The Other Side isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 December 2024. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Other Side?
If you liked The Other Side, try Skin, The Truth About Emanuel, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed The Other Side?
The Other Side (2024) was directed by Indu Lakshmi and stars Anagha Maya Ravi, Jagadish, Mini IG.