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2022 Malayalam children's anthology film
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5 Seeds is a 2022 Indian Malayalam-language children's anthology film written and directed by Aswin P. S. The film consists of five short stories centred on children and their emotional experiences. The film explores the theme of childhood peace and emotional resilience through everyday incidents that affect children and the small acts that help them recover from emotional distress.
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| 5 Seeds | |
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| Directed by | Aswin P. S. |
| Written by | Aswin P. S. |
| Produced by | Aswin P. S. |
| Cinematography | Aswin P. S. |
| Edited by | Anzar Chennath |
| Music by | Aswin P. S. |
Production company | Aswin's Production House |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
The film won the Best Children's Film award at the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards.[1]
The film premiered at several international film festivals including the A Royal Chance Film Festival in Los Angeles, Echo BRICS Film Festival in Moscow, and the Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival in Malaysia.[2]
Plot
5 Seeds is an anthology comprising five short stories revolving around the emotional lives of children. Each segment portrays how small conflicts, misunderstandings, or everyday situations disturb a child's inner peace. The stories illustrate how simple gestures, kindness, or small events help children regain emotional balance and happiness. Through these narratives, the film highlights the sensitivity of childhood and the importance of empathy and care in shaping a child's emotional world.
Production
The film was produced under the banner Aswin's Production House by director Aswin P. S., who also handled writing, cinematography, and music composition. The film was shot primarily in Kollam, Kerala.
Editing for the film was done by Anzar Chennath and the sound design was handled by Faizal Ahamed.
Release and festival screenings
5 Seeds premiered at several international film festivals, including:
- A Royal Chance Film Festival, Los Angeles[3]
- Echo BRICS Film Festival, Moscow[4]
- Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival, Malaysia[5]
The film was also reported to have been selected for screening at the Kuala Lumpur International Film Festival.[2]
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2022 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Children's Film | Won |