Jun. 28, 2019|India|151 Min.
Genre: Bangla;Romance;South;Indian
Description: The movie *Luca* (2019), dubbed in Bangla, follows the story of Luca, a talented scrap artist, and Niharika, a young woman who enters his life as a paying guest. The narrative unfolds through a diary read by police officer Akbar, who investigates an unexpected event. Luca, who struggles with anger management and necrophobia due to his mother’s death, finds solace in Niharika. Despite her own traumatic past of childhood abuse, Niharika becomes Luca’s calming force and support during his emotional struggles.
Their bond deepens as they navigate life together, but their world is shattered when Luca is diagnosed with stage four cancer. Meanwhile, Akbar, who is battling personal demons from a failing marriage, becomes emotionally affected as he delves into Luca and Niharika’s past. The film explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, set against the backdrop of the Kochi Biennale.
Cast director: Arun Bose
Cast actor: Tovino Thomas, Ahaana Krishna, Srikant Murali, Thalaivasal Vijay, Pauly Valsan, Chembil Ashokan, Rajesh Sharma, Vinitha Koshy, Jaffer Idukki, Shalu Rahim
Original name: ലൂക്ക