In Netflix's Paava Kadhaigal, Tamil cinema's four exceptionally talented directors deftly tackle themes of honor and pride in a patriarchal society. The anthology may not be an easy watch, but it has breathtaking moments, strong writing, and outstanding performances.
Dec 20, 2020 By Sreejith Mullappilly
Short stories usually do not have enough time to establish a deep connection with the audience and then stir our emotions. However, Netflix's new anthology entitled 'Paava Kadhaigal' is an exception to that. Each short in this new anthology runs about 30 minutes, and it has many moments that take our breath away.
Paava Kadhaigal means Sin Stories, and each short tale here is about the sins that members of a patriarchal society commit. The honor and pride of people with different genders are questioned time and again here. In one short named 'Vaanmagal', a father wonders whether he has failed to protect his daughter's dignity. Whereas, another father in a different story, 'Love Panna Uttranum', does not approve the relationship choices of his twin daughters, and he enjoys doing it.