
About the Movie
The Goat Life is a harrowing survival drama centered on Najeeb, a young man from Kerala who pursues a hopeful job opportunity in Saudi Arabia, only to be deceived and forced into unpaid labor as a goat herder in a remote desert. The film captures his physical and emotional ordeal, portraying the brutal realities of forced labor far from home.
This cinematic adaptation of Benyamin’s acclaimed novel delves deeply into themes of exploitation, resilience, and identity, highlighting the dark underbelly of migrant labor in the Gulf region. The stark desert landscape becomes both a prison and a battleground for Najeeb’s struggle to maintain his humanity.
With an intense performance by Prithviraj Sukumaran and evocative visuals underscored by A.R. Rahman’s music, the film immerses viewers in a story that transcends geography and language. It challenges the romanticized notion of the Gulf dream, offering a poignant reflection on survival, hope, and the cost of economic migration.
Cast
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Najeeb Muhammad
K R Gokul
Hakkim
Jimmy Jean-Louis
Ibrahim Khadiri
Talib Al Balushi
Kafeel
Rik Aby
Jasser
Robin Das
Hindiwala
Amala Paul
Sainu
Shobha Mohan
Ummah
Nasar Karutheni
Kunjikka
Akef Najem
Rich Man
Songs from The Goat Life
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