Mini (film)

Mini
Directed by	P. Chandrakumar
Produced by	Madhu
Written by	Iskantar Mirsa
Starring	Arati Chandrahasan Kuckoo Parameswaran Babu G. Nair Malini Nair
Music by	Vishnu Bhatt
Cinematography	Sukumar
Editing by	Madhu Kainakari
Release date(s)	1995 (1995)
Running time	76 minutes
Country	India
Language	Malayalam

Mini is a 1995 award-winning Malayalam film written by Iskantar Mirsa, produced by Madhu and directed by P. Chandrakumar. The film handles the problem of alcoholism through the determined efforts of a young girl to save her father from self destruction. It stars Arati, Chandrahasan, Kuckoo Parameswaran, Babu G. Nair and Malini Nair in pivotal roles. It won the National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare.

Plot

Mini is a 10-year old school girl from a middle class family whose father is a habitual drunkard who beats up his wife as a rule and throws tantrums into the early hours of the morning. The mother and daughter suffer in silence; but the neighbours find the daily antics a nuisance. Despite their vehement protests things go from bad to worse.

Mini prays to god and wishes that her father stop drinking and turn over a new life. She goes to the temple but to no avail. She then learns about Gandhiji and his hunger strike. She goes on a hunger strike and when she collapses she is admitted to the hospital. Her father realises his fault and breaks down. He then promises never to touch alcohol again. Mini's non-violent approach brings her victory and joy.

Cast

• Arati as Mini
• Chandrahasan as Mini's father
• Kuckoo Parameswaran as Mini's mother
• Babu G. Nair
• Malini Nair