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 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.

Lessons in forgetting is a hard look at loss and pain. director unni vijayan's debut is confident and the story is told in bold strokes, making the impact all the more heart rending. backed by the powerful performances of the leading cast, specially Adil, the story of a girl who is brutally victimized for being a free spirit and the hunt for the perpetrators of the crime becomes a journey of discovery...of looking our prejudices in the eye...of the futility of revenge...of closure. truly lessons in forgetting and if possible forgiving. The cinematography is alternately lingering and moody reflecting the protagonist's state of mind and gritty and harsh telling us of impending doom. Right at the outset we know the outcome but yet when the end comes its brutality shocks you..the senselessness and the randomness adding to the impact...building up an anger within which stays with you long after the film ends.

A well made film. Good story line, photography, music, cast, which culminated into a hard hitting film enlightening about the extent people can go to destroy a girl child before she is even born. Amazing team work. The film has a wonderful tempo and in the end it makes us think.Through out the film there is a wonderful father-daughter connection. It is a 'must watch' film.It should reach out to the mass promoting a stand against female foeticide. It is good to know the film is already getting accolades.Through this film a message can be given about saving a girl child. 'Lessons in Forgetting' can be promoted for a cause.It also teaches us a lesson to fight for a cause but with caution.

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.