‘No Man’s Land’ Malayalam movie review: An experimental affair that just misses the mark

The indie thriller’s plot goes haywire in the second half, but Sreeja Das and Lukman Avaran’s performances still make it an intriguing watch

A seemingly-normal resort nestled between the lush-green mountains, where people come to evade reality, and spend a few days in the middle of nowhere. What could possibly go wrong?

No Man’s Land, Jishnu Harindra Varma’s directorial debut, takes you on a rollercoaster ride to traverse through what seem like the seven deadly sins: lust, envy, anger, greed, gluttony, sloth, and pride. An experimental indie film that explores the deep realms of human emotions, the narrative treads into subjects that are more dark and sinister as the plot thickens.

The scenes depicting substance abuse and blood-curdling violence further add to this ominous effect, aided by Joy Jinith’s background score and cinematographer Pavi K Pavan’s treatment of the visuals.