# Pathemari (2015)

> A sweeping Malayalam family drama follows one Kerala migrant’s decades-long journey through Gulf labor, prosperity, separation, and the enduring pull of home.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/165089

## Facts

- Runtime: 110 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Salim Ahamed
- Cast: Mammootty, Jewel Mary, Joy Mathew, Sreenivasan, Siddique, Salim Kumar, Saju Navodaya, Santhosh Keezhattoor
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4928620/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, empathetic, nostalgic, reflective evening, diaspora film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of the immigrant experience, tracing the journey of hope and hardship.

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