Last Bench(2012)

Last Bench is a 2012 Malayalam drama that follows students navigating life's pressures from the margins of the classroom. Directed by Jiju Asokan, the film centers on those who sit at the back of the class—often overlooked, always observing. With Mahesh, Jyothi Krishna, Sukanya, and Chinchu Mohan anchoring the ensemble cast, Last Bench explores themes of identity, belonging, and resilience among young people caught between expectation and reality. The film's score by Mohan Sithara and Vishnu Sarath underscores intimate moments of teenage struggle and self-discovery. A character-driven portrait of adolescence in Kerala, Last Bench offers a compassionate look at those society tends to forget.