Fathis Handhuvaru

Fathis Handhuvaru (translation: Twilight) is a 1997 Maldivian horror film directed by Easa Shareef.[1] Produced by Aslam Rasheed under Slam Studio, the film stars Reeko Moosa Manik and Niuma Mohamed in pivotal roles.[2][3] The film is celebrated as the most successful and watched Maldivian film release and was considered to be the "all time favorite" Maldivian film.[1]

Fathis Handhuvaru
Official film poster
Directed byEasa Shareef
Produced byAslam Rasheed
Written byIbrahim Waheed
Screenplay byIbrahim Waheed
Easa Shareef
StarringReeko Moosa Manik
Niuma Mohamed
Music byImad Ismail
CinematographyIbrahim Moosa
Ibrahim Wisan
Abdulla Jameel
Edited byMohamed Amsad
Production
company
Slam Studio
Release date
  • September 04, 1997 (September 04, 1997)
CountryMaldives
LanguageDhivehi

Plot

A group of friends go on a picnic to an island. Within the group, Zoona (Niuma Mohamed) is instantly attracted to Jina (Reeko Moosa Manik). The first night, she woke up at midnight and enjoys walking on the beach herself. A ghost disguised as Jina accompanies the unsuspecting Zoona. When she returns home, Jina was already sleeping at the hut. The following night, they spend time together at beach, take photos together and share an intimate moment. Next morning, she was revealed by a friend that she was alone on the beach. Suspecting strange events, that night she took a friend with her and was startled when her friend doesn't see Jina.

Zoona returns to Malé and discovers herself pregnant with the ghost's child. She gives birth to a girl, Jenny, after an unusually easy labor. Jina demands to resettle Zoona and Jenny in his world with his family which Zoona condemned. However, she agreed to hand over Jenny once she is strong and fit. Fearing of losing her child, Zoona ties an amulet over her neck so Jina cannot touch Jenny which leads Jina to warn Zoona that he will return on Jenny's fifth birthday. After five years, Zoona who is now married to Ihusan (Ali Shameel) is distressed with Jina's warning. They go on family trip and Zoona is distraught on learning that they lands to the same island where she met Jina for the first time. While swimming, Jenny accidentally loses the amulet. That night, Jenny goes missing and Zoona finds her with Jina. The whole group searches for Jenny in the sea and forest while Jenny leaves with her father to return after few years.

Five years later, Zoona and Ihusan is now blessed with a boy, Saajid. The family decided to visit an island to spend holiday but due to the bad weather and rough sea, they are yet again forced to land on the same island which now is inhabited. On the island, they are being followed by Jenny while Jina fails to debauch Zoona. One night, during a social gathering Zoona lures a trap to burn Jina. Afterwards, Zoona convinced Ihusan to welcome Jenny into their family since she is an orphan. To avoid suspicion Jenny is strained from calling Zoona mother and she works as a maid in the house. To Zoona's disbelief, Jina shows up alive and reveals that ghosts cannot be incinerated.

Several disputes arises between Zoona and Jina regarding her unfair treatment towards. Saajid falls very sick and Zoona blames it on Jina. However, he shows up with medication which Zoona refused to take. One night, when Saajid was admitted at hospital, Jina disguised as Ihusan have sex with her. Zoona, aware of his betrayal too late, brings a spell-maker who ultimatum has one of the two options; Either Jenny and Jina separates or Zoona dies. Jina exposes Ihusan's true identity that he has a wife and two kids elsewhere to Zoona which she refused to believe. One last time, Jina offered Zoona to migrate to his world which she declines. Saajid dies and Ihusan attempted to make a spell on Jenny believing she is the root of all problems. Jina threatens Zoona that he will take Jenny with him and he once more will impregnate her, making her give birth to a ghost rather than a human after suffering a strenuous labor. Jina murders the spell-maker and come to take Jenny with him.

On their departure, Zoona creates a scene blaming Saajid's death on Jina. Ihusan joins them and was surprised to see Jina and Jenny. Jina reveals the true identity of Jenny, their secret affair and informs about Zoona's next child. As soon as they leave she has a swift pregnancy and delivers an undefined-shaped ghost. Ihusan and Zoona discuss about the fate of their relationship. He agrees to take her in his life only if she gets rid of her new-born child. A breakout happens and is revealed that Ihusan is being killed by her child. It later changes its form to its true shape freaking out Zoona.

Cast

Soundtrack

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsMusicSinger(s)Length
1."Boa Vehey Vaareya"Easa ShareefMohamed AhmedAbdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Shifa Thaufeeq05:05
2."Fathis Handhuvaru Hekivedheyney"Easa ShareefMohamed AhmedSahir04:16
3."Dhekey Hithun Dhen Kalaa"Easa ShareefMohamed AhmedFathimath Zoona, Sahir04:39
4."Uff Heevanee"Easa ShareefMohamed AhmedAbdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Fathimath Zoona05:05
5."Leygaavaa Thi Nan"Easa ShareefMohamed AhmedAbdul Hannan Moosa Didi05:00
6."Hithuge Hin'gumaa"Easa Shareef Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi03:55
7."Mi Araa Iraku Han'dhaku"Easa Shareef Fathimath Zoona03:52
8."Moya Hiyy Dhoa"Easa Shareef Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Zuhura Waheedh02:51
9."Kaakuthoa Bunedheyshey"Easa Shareef Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi, Shifa Thaufeeq05:17
10."Dhaagothah Maruvaashe Vee"Easa Shareef Abdul Hannan Moosa Didi03:28
11."Iquraaru Kurume Molhuvaanee"Easa Shareef Shifa Thaufeeq04:24
12."Lakka Asaru Kurey Mihaaru"Easa Shareef Abdulla Waheedh (Feeali)04:51
Total length:52:47

Reception

The film received positive response from critics. Ahmed Nadheem from Haveeru wrote: "Fathis Handhuvaru is easily the best Maldivian horror film released in Maldivian Cinema.[4] The spine-chilling memory of the film will never be able to leave the mind of cinema-goers.[4] The scene where Jinaa sparkles a lightning from his eyes and shatters the window is a "classic shot" and will be long-remembered.[4] He also appreciated with the inclusion of a "male ghost" in lead role which is featured in a Maldivian film for the first time.[1]

Prequel

Dark Rain Entertainment had announced plans to make a prequel called Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun 3D which tells of Jina and his journey till he meets Zoona.[4] Yoosuf Shafeeu replaced Reeko Moosa Manik as Jina while Fathimath Fareela, Ahmed Nimal, Ahmed Saeed and Ahmed Faisal were included to the cast.[5] The film was marketed as being the first 3D release for a Maldivian film and the first release derived from spin-off.[6] However, upon release the film received generally negative reviews from critics.[7][8]

Accolades

Year Award Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
1998 Aafathis Awards - 1997 Best Film Fathis Handhuvaru Won
Best Director Easa Shareef Won
Best Actor Reeko Moosa Manik Won
Best Actress Niuma Mohamed Won
Best Supporting Actor Ali Shameel Won
Best Male Playback Singer Abdul Hannaan Moosa Didi for "Leygaa Vaathee Nan" Won
Best Female Playback Singer Fathimath Zoona for "Uff Heevanee" Won
Best Child Artist Mariyam Sheleen Won
Best Story Binmaa Ibrahim Waheedh Won
Best Dialogue Binmaa Ibrahim Waheedh Won

References

  1. Nadheem, Ahmed (25 January 2012). "10 reasons why Fathis Handhuvaru was liked by audience". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 8 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. Ifraz, Ali (18 January 2018). "Easa Shareef returns with a Lhen Foiy". Avas (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  3. Ali, Ahmed Saail (15 May 2018). "A new part of Fathis Handhuvaru from Mihaaru". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  4. Nadheem, Ahmed (12 October 2011). "High expectations for "Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun"". Mihaaru (in Divehi). Retrieved 18 September 2018. Alt URL
  5. Nadheem, Ahmed (3 April 2013). "10 reasons to watch out for "Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun" postponed again". Haveeru (in Divehi). Retrieved 19 September 2018. Alt URL
  6. Nadheem, Ahmed (7 November 2012). "Premier of "Fathishandhuvaruge Feshun" postponed again". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  7. Nadheem, Ahmed (17 April 2013). ""Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun" review". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
  8. Nadheem, Ahmed (17 April 2013). "Why didnt Bimma like "Fathis Handhuvaruge Feshun"?". Haveeru (in Divehi). Archived from the original on 19 September 2018. Retrieved 19 September 2018.
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