Ace filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery and seasoned producer Listin Stephen are coming together for the first time to present Moonwalk, a new film directed by debutant Vinod AK. The project faced multiple setbacks over the years which delayed its release.
Based on true events, Moonwalk follows the story of a bunch of youngsters from a small town in Kerala during the late 80s, who inspired by the Michael Jackson mania, try to emulate his style and learn break dancing. As per the makers, the film, starring over a hundred new faces, will 'transport you to the vibrant late 80s — when breakdance fever and the Michael Jackson craze swept across a generation."
The makers shared a video on Saturday in which both Lijo and Listin are seen sharing their thoughts on the film and what it promises to deliver. Expressing his interest in collaborating with a fresh bunch of talents, Lijo said Moonwalk gives him the same excitement that he felt during his 2017 film Angamaly Diaries.
Moonwalk is scripted by Vinod AK, Mathew Varghis, and Sunil Gopalakrishnan. It has cinematography by Ansar Shah, music by Prashant Pillai, and edits handled by Deepu Joseph and Kiran Das. The makers have confirmed a May release, but an exact date has not yet been announced.