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Loved Philip's? Here's a list of other Malayalam feel-good dramas that examine the dynamics of parent-child relationships

#Home, Jacobinte Swargarajyam, and more—these Malayalam films, which also explore the dynamics of parent-child relationships, are worth seeing with your loved ones if you enjoyed watching Philip's.

Loved Philip's? Here's a list of other Malayalam feel-good dramas that examine the dynamics of parent-child relationships

Posters of Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25 and #Home

Last Updated: 11.30 AM, Jan 24, 2024

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The lives of widower Philip Abraham and his three kids are the focus of the film Philip's, which is available on Amazon Prime. Philip's relationship with his children suffers as a result of his anxieties and old-fashioned approaches to parenting. Philip and his daughter, a teenager going through a rebellious phase, appear to be at odds all the time, which causes them to grow emotionally distant from one another.

The film is being praised for its nuanced acting, spontaneous humour, and endearing method of narrating changing family dynamics. These Malayalam films, which also explore the dynamics of parent-child relationships, are worth seeing if you liked Philip's.

Jacobinte Swargarajyam (Manorama Max)

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Jacobinte Swargarajyam depicts Jacob's battles to recover from the terrible turn of events that follow his father's deception by a fraud. Based on true events, the movie has a number of heartwarming scenes, particularly when the parents and kids are gradually strengthening their relationship. In this movie, the lead actors are Nivin Pauly, Saikumar, Lakshmy Ramakrishnan, Renji Panicker, Sreenath Bhasi, and Aima Sebastian.

#Home (Amazon Prime)

To get back in touch with his sons, Oliver Twist is making a valiant effort to cross the seemingly insurmountable generational divide. His older son, Antony Oliver Twist, appears emotionally estranged from the father. Oliver puts forth a lot of effort to mend their relationship despite Antony's persistent criticism. With Indrans' outstanding performance, #Home has its share of touching moments.

Android Kunjappan Ver 5.25 (Amazon Prime)

The story of Bhaskara Poduval and his son Subramanian is told in Android Kunjappan Ver. 5.25, where the latter uses a robot in place of himself to take care of the former. In the meantime, the father takes too much care of the machine and treats it like his son. This touching movie looks at the emotional connection between a parent and child and ends with the message that nothing, not even technology, can truly replace the bond between these two.

Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela (Disney+ Hotstar)

After receiving a Stage II breast cancer diagnosis, Sheela must deal with her dysfunctional family and tell them about her illness. Sheela chooses to have chemotherapy while her husband and kids react differently to the situation. Sheela remains strong for her family. This dramedy deftly examines family dynamics, culminating in a heartfelt scene where the children weep in private after learning of Sheela's condition.

Jomonte Suvisheshangal (Amazon Prime)

Jomon, the careless youngest son of self-made businessman and widower Vincent, is the focus of Jomonte Suvisheshangal. After an unexpected turn of events, Jomon must deal with the harsh realities of life while attempting to survive with his father. Even though the movie was similar to Jacobinte Swargarajyam, it showed a playful relationship between a father and son despite a number of challenges.

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