Hari Krishnan is an LIC employee who lives with his wife Lijomol Jose, a traditional stay-at-home woman.
Juts three months into their marriage, Hari and Lijomol might seem to live happily even as he has patriarchal control over a subservient Lijomol.
But a certain incident unveils Hari’s other side to Lijomol.
What happens to the couple later? Things get murkier when Losliya Mariyanesan comes in search of Hari.
Director Joshua Sethuraman goes calm on its execution and writing choices, but makes a strong and powerful commentary on patriarchy, moralities, and choices that women make to be on in this society.
Gentlewoman gets many things right, first and foremost being its casting choices.
Lijomol and Losliya might be the stereotypical casting for their respective roles, but the film makes an argument for it and eventually wins.
Lijomol easily gets to the do heavy-lifting and it works brilliantly to the film’s favour.
Hari Krishnan and Losliya who might have lesser portions as compared to Lijomol, still bring their A-game on, when their performances carefully build up to the slow burn thriller.
Camerawork by SK Kathavarayan is impressive and is complimented well by Govind Vasantha’s music.
Rest of the technicalities of the movie are good as well.
