Mathilukal

Based on the autobiographical novel of the same name by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer, 'Mathilukal' details his life in prison as a political prisoner under the British rule of India. Jailed for treason, Basheer faces loneliness after all other political prisoners except him are released. At this juncture, he hears the voice of a female prisoner from across the prison walls, from the female prison, with whom he establishes a deep bond which turns into love. (Summary by iceblox)