Baramulla Review: Tulips, Trauma, And Terror Tie This Netflix Film Together
Baramulla is a sad, cold, and haunted portrayal of Kashmir, shedding light on the region from a unique perspective. The three Ts—tulips, trauma, and terror—encapsulate the essence of this Netflix film.
This film, reminiscent of The Haunting of Hill House, highlights real horrors rooted in trauma rather than supernatural ghosts. Co-written by Aditya Dhar and Aditya Suhas Jambhale and directed by Jambhale, the story navigates the militant concerns in Kashmir Valley while addressing the enduring scars on the Kashmiri Pandit community.
At 1 hour and 52 minutes, Baramulla balances between reality, psychology, and supernatural elements. However, the plot occasionally becomes complex, especially near the climax where an overload of information feels rushed.
Plot Summary
Deputy Superintendent of Police Ridwan Shafi Sayyed (Manav Kaul) is transferred from Reasi to Baramulla to investigate the mysterious disappearance of six schoolboys in the snow-covered valley. Ridwan suspects militants are indoctrinating children with anti-India propaganda and kidnapping them to train as terrorists across the border. The city is also grappling with increasing incidents of stone-pelting.
Ridwan, who struggles with PTSD, is not alone; his wife Gulnaar, teenage daughter Noorie, and playful son Ayaan accompany him. Despite their efforts, their family remains as dysfunctional as many others, set against the backdrop of a city that feels cold and unwelcoming.
"Trauma is the real horror that people should be scared of and not ghosts," reflecting the film's central message.
Author's summary: Baramulla powerfully intertwines trauma and terror within Kashmir's tense backdrop, exploring psychological and social scars through a gripping, haunted narrative.
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