‘God’s Own Country’ takes you on an emotional roller coaster ride

What begins as another normal day in the lives of Manu, Mathew Tharakkan and Muhammed turns into an emotional roller coaster ride.
Manu (Fahad Faasil) is an NRI from Dubai who arrives in Kochi with his toddler daughter. His mission is to collect Rs. 75 lakhs that he has transferred through hawala services, so that he can pay off the blood money and free his jailed wife (Isha Talwar) for an accidental death in Dubai. Helping him in Kochi is his friend Abhirami, (Mythily) a writer and a local resident.
That same morning, Public Prosecutor, Mathew Tharakkan (Srinivasan) proceeds to court in his car and he is escorting an important witness Zarina (Lena) for a scandal involving a state minister. Zarina’s life is at threat and Mathew is determined to reach Zarina safely to court for the hearing.
At a hospital in Kochi,  Mohammed (Lal) and his wife are in a quandary. They need Rs. six lakhs for their daughter’s operation. How will this taxi driver arrange such a large sum?
The three stories are told in multiple narrative style and as new characters are introduced, their lives get intertwined.  Scriptwriters, Praveen Kumar, Arun Gopinath and Anish Francis have carved each  character with care. The screenplay holds viewers’ attention throughout and there is never a boring moment. 

Veteran actor Sreenivasan plays his role with an elan that reflects his  long innings in the industry. Cool and casual just like the Public Prosecutor, he is in the story. Lal’s subdued performance impresses and is unlike his other roles. 
With this film, Fahad Faasil pushes his boundaries further, as a father of a little girl and he is brilliant.  Baiju’s role is small yet significant to the story and on debut he clearly leaves a mark. His role of a lottery ticket vendor character remains in your mind even after the credits roll.  Kudos to Mythily who has performed few action scenes without a dupe.
As you travel on this road trip, there are moments to chuckle upon.  It’s quite an amusing journey that Manu’s missing cash bag undertakes as it switches hands. The question often cropping up in the mind is ‘How will it reach Manu? 
When the film opens, you stare at a jigsaw puzzle in disarray and as the scenes unspool you are left guessing. Look out for a terrific climax that reinforces the simplicity of those human beings who live on the lower rung of society. 

Directed by Vasudev Sanal, ‘God’s Own Country,’ is a film you would not want to miss. Go with family and friends.