Flush review: Draws attention to the serious issues in Lakshadweep

Entertainment By Arjun Ramachandran 17/06/2023 Read the article

Debutante director Aisha Sultana’s Flush, after courting controversy as its plot raised several questions about the Union government policies and decisions, has finally hit the screens.

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Flush is based on the lives of common people in Lakshadweep and the struggles they face to live on an island governed by an administrator who is appointed by the President of India.

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The director showcases her homeland in its true sense, A lack of proper hospital facilities, sale of expired medicines, the evacuation process to Kochi for serious medical cases and much more.

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The film also talks about the destruction of the lagoons. This is mentioned through the ₹3,000 crore Lagoon Villa project. The project is led NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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About 114 scientists from more than 30 universities and research institutes have asked the administration to reconsider the project, fearing the possible ecological impact.

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The film also highlights healthcare issues — how the natives of the island are given expired medicines with the help of those working in hospitals.

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Having been shot in Lakshadweep, Flush boasts some stunning visuals captured well by cinematographer KG Ratheesh.

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The title song “Pakkirichi”, composed in Jeseri — an oral language of Lakshadweep. The language has been used for the first time in Malayalam cinema.

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Flush is a serious movie shot in the picturesque Lakshadweep. It discusses the issues faced by the people of the region while strongly criticising the Union government.

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