Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather (2025)
When the past is lost, even a stranger can feel like home.
On his daughter’s birthday, Das chooses not to return home. Instead, he visits Yakob—an elderly man slowly losing his memory. Introducing himself as Yakob’s long-lost son, Yusuf, Das spends the day with him, carefully nurturing conversations and reliving borrowed memories. As they walk, talk, and share quiet moments, a fragile bond begins to form—tender, unexpected, and deeply human.
Director: Vinayak Divakaran
Genre: Drama, Family
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: April 17, 2025
Cast
- Narayanan M V - Yakob
- Rahulkrishna Pillai - Das
Screenplay
Cinematography: Omkar Joshi, Kunal Jhunjhunwala
Language: Malayalam
Budget: $175
Original Language: ml
Themes
Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence
Keywords
dementia, father, slice of life, memory loss, guilt, slow burn, emotional drama, one day story
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather about?
- On his daughter’s birthday, Das chooses not to return home. Instead, he visits Yakob—an elderly man slowly losing his memory. Introducing himself as Yakob’s long-lost son, Yusuf, Das spends the day with him, carefully nurturing conversations and reliving borrowed memories. As they walk, talk, and share quiet moments, a fragile bond begins to form—tender, unexpected, and deeply human.
- Who directed Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather?
- Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather was directed by Vinayak Divakaran.
- Who stars in Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather?
- Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather stars Narayanan M V, Rahulkrishna Pillai.
- How long is Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather?
- Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
- What genre is Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather?
- Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather is a Drama, Family film.
- What is the budget of Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather?
- Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather had a budget of $175.
- What are the themes of Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather?
- The themes of Red Balloon and a Peacock's Feather include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Estranged Father's Letter and Fate, Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse, Overwhelming Shame and Silence.