Body Deep (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2018, Body Deep is a drama film directed by Unnikrishnan Avala, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. Gulikan, born and brought up as a boy in a tribal settlement, has the body and soul of a girl. Dark skinned, fragile, introvert and vulnerable, he struggles to balance his life working as a coolie in the city. Displaced by drought, poverty and addiction, humiliated and abused in a racist society, his tribe is on the run. Udalaazham, the story of a tribal transgender, discusses how color of the skin, not the depth of one’s heart is an approved identity in a ruthless and cold blooded society.
Who’s in it. Body Deep stars Mani, Ramya Valsala, Anumol and Sajitha Madathil, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Body Deep sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Body Deep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body Deep tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body Deep (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Body Deep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Body Deep worth watching?
- Body Deep holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Body Deep?
- Body Deep stars Mani, Ramya Valsala, Anumol, Sajitha Madathil and Joy Mathew.
- When was Body Deep released?
- Body Deep was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.