The main story starts with a boy name Jamal. At his early age, he lost his childhood friend Lokkhi because of child marriage. This event changed Jamal's life. He started to thinks about lots of things. Then he is trying to create his own identity. He plans to study again and wants to go school. But a bittersweet past of his mom turns everything into a mess. And things get complicated afterward. Watch the movie to know what happens next. Many many thanks to Arifur and Bijon bhai for making an epic movie like this. And one more thing I don't know who was the cinematographer and film score composer but both are completely out of the world. Just a treat to watch and hear. I'm waiting for you guys next work.
6 Reviews
An excellent piece of work
raiyan_hasan12 June 2021
The film shows the hard reality of life through the eyes of an eleven years old boy named jamal. After the sudden marriage of Jamal's childhood friend lakshmi, he began to realize the difficult side of life. When he wants to build his own future, an unpublished past comes out and turns everything upside down.
This film portrays the issues like child marriage, dowry, class discrimination and social evil practices.
I really like the cinematography and the experimental color composition. The natural beauty of rural bangla is successfully portrayed in this film. And not to mention the background music, I was completely lost in scene of jamal and lakshmi running in the field.
This film portrays the issues like child marriage, dowry, class discrimination and social evil practices.
I really like the cinematography and the experimental color composition. The natural beauty of rural bangla is successfully portrayed in this film. And not to mention the background music, I was completely lost in scene of jamal and lakshmi running in the field.
The film is realistic, emotional, socially relevant, childhood friendship and dreams. It is worth watching....
polashpk-180410 June 2023
Warning: Spoilers
Kingdom of Clay Subjects is a drama film that tells the story of Jamal, a 10-year-old boy who lives with his mother in rural Bangladesh. His life changes when his childhood friend and playmate Lokkhi is forced to become a child bride. Jamal feels isolated and lost, and finds the world a harsh reality when his hopes of getting new friends and attending school collide with his mother's past.
The film is directed by Bijon and stars Mahmudur Anindo, Sheuly Akther Jarin, Chinmoyee Gupta, and Monir Ahmed. It is based on the novel Matir Projar Deshe by Bijon.
The film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its realistic portrayal of child marriage, poverty, and social issues in Bangladesh. The film also showcases the natural beauty and culture of the country, as well as the innocence and resilience of children.
The film is directed by Bijon and stars Mahmudur Anindo, Sheuly Akther Jarin, Chinmoyee Gupta, and Monir Ahmed. It is based on the novel Matir Projar Deshe by Bijon.
The film has received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its realistic portrayal of child marriage, poverty, and social issues in Bangladesh. The film also showcases the natural beauty and culture of the country, as well as the innocence and resilience of children.
Absolute Masterpiece. It's on the league of Pather Panchali, Children of Heaven and The Clay Bird.
TurtleWisher15 June 2021
Bangladesh finally proves that the versatile and cinematic geniuses they have are absolutely phenomenal. Bijon, the director of this masterpiece, portrayed the beautiful side of the local rural life and the haunting version of it at the same time. The beauty of Islam and the illiterate manipulative people who misuse Islam(or any religion) and lives on it, both sides have been shown very hauntingly.
Very ambitious attempt from Bangladesh despite the budget issue and it's successful both critically and generally. For the very little number of theatres across the country and lack of promotion, this movie couldn't acquire the hype it deserved. Very well-decorated cinematography, mesmerising camera work, astonishing sequences and near-perfect screenplay possible in this medium. We want more feature films from this team. Kudos!
Very ambitious attempt from Bangladesh despite the budget issue and it's successful both critically and generally. For the very little number of theatres across the country and lack of promotion, this movie couldn't acquire the hype it deserved. Very well-decorated cinematography, mesmerising camera work, astonishing sequences and near-perfect screenplay possible in this medium. We want more feature films from this team. Kudos!
Truly, a masterpiece of Bangladeshi film
ARNaeem_913 June 2021
I'm very impressed for cinematography, colour grading & background score of this film. & how director made it happen like this 👀
Story is the main part of this film. "Jamal", the main character of this film. Story telling was very deeply by director Bijon. Audience will catch the meaning of this film after the Interval. 💪
I think this is the most underrated film of Bangladesh.
Story is the main part of this film. "Jamal", the main character of this film. Story telling was very deeply by director Bijon. Audience will catch the meaning of this film after the Interval. 💪
I think this is the most underrated film of Bangladesh.
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