Throne of Death
(Marana Simhasanam)

Krishnan and his family, who have been seasonal labourers for generations, live in a small island community in Kerala. Driven by desperation because he’s out of work, Krishnan steals a bunch of coconuts from his landlord. He is caught, imprisoned and suddenly finds himself accused of a murder which took place on the island several years ago. The people on the island are shocked and politicians take up his cause as a vote winner…