RHYTHM OF DAMMAM

DAMMAM

By Jayan CHERIAN

INNER SILENCE FILMS - as PROD

Drama - Completed 2024

His late grandfather's spirit haunts Twelve-year-old Jayaram Siddi. He loses touch with reality. His family embraces tribal rituals and Dammam music to restore his balance and address inter-generational trauma.

    • Year of production
    • 2024
    • Genres
    • Drama
    • Countries
    • INDIA, USA
    • Languages
    • KANNADA
    • Budget
    • 1 - 3 M$
    • Duration
    • 92 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Jayan CHERIAN
    • Synopsis
    • Jayaram Siddi, a twelve-year-old boy in Uttara Kannada, is possessed by the spirit of his late grandfather, Rama Bantu Siddi. Despite seeking help from local black magicians, his condition remains unchanged. Jayaram escapes into a dream world, using magical instruments from his grandfather to connect with his ancestors. However, he becomes overwhelmed by the agonizing history of his ancestors' chattel slavery, losing touch with reality. Dropping out of school, Jayaram's family strives to restore his balance by embracing tribal rituals and the Dammam music, vital to their cultural heritage. The film delves into Jayaram's struggle with
      intergenerational trauma, emphasizing the challenges faced by him and his family in finding healing and stability.