Little Jaffna (2024) Movie Review

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Little Jaffna – Movie Review

First Reaction – Little Jaffna takes us into a world unlikely any before for a criminal world.

Where to Watch

Little Jaffna is on UK and Ireland digital platforms 15 September 2025.

Director: Lawrence Valin

Writer: Lawrence Valin, Arthur Beaupere, Vacine Badday (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Lawrence Valin
  • Puviraj Raveendran
  • Vela Ramamoorthy
  • Radhika Sarathkumar
  • Marilou Assulloux

Plot: Set in the streets and neighborhoods at the heart of the Parisian Tamil community.

Runtime: 1 Hour 40 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Narrative: Young Jaffna finds himself navigating the turbulent environment of Paris’s Tamil community. Michael (Valin) works in a local eatery, however, his paths frequently cross with the city’s underground mobsters, leading him into a world that demands understanding of their underlying conflicts.

Upon immersion, he discovers a renewed vitality, makes fresh connections, and encounters individuals who appreciate him for who he is, despite his past. As he delves further into this realm, complex challenges arise, yet will he be able to break free from this uncharted life that offers him novel experiences?

Verdict on Little Jaffna

Recap

The film chronicles a young man’s unwilling involvement in the criminal underworld, situated within the local neighborhood. Initially embraced by this nefarious organization, he is faced with a crucial choice: whether to commit to a life of crime or reclaim his former existence.

Best Parts

This superbly portrays the world that Michael originates from and possibly encounters in the future. It offers an authentic depiction of his daily struggles and highlights both the positive and negative aspects. The acting is commendable, and the setting seems to be a character on its own.

Worst Parts

The film seems to overemphasize the notion that a criminal lifestyle is appealing, contradicting societal norms and values. However, it does showcase the risks involved in such a life, yet somehow manages to convey an enjoyable aspect of it.

Final Thoughts – Little Jaffna is a good reflection of a life of crime in a different world.

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2025-09-09 14:46