# Monkey Play Selected for Vancouver Lab

> Indian filmmaker Don Palathara's drama 'Monkey Play' joins Vancouver's first Works-in-Progress Lab.
- Title: Monkey Play Selected for Vancouver Lab · Variety | Shortify
- Summary: Indian filmmaker Don Palathara's drama 'Monkey Play' joins Vancouver's first Works-in-Progress Lab. Don Palathara's Indian drama 'Monkey Play' selected for…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/global/don-palathara-india-monkey-play-viff-business-hub-wip-lab-1236864034
- Author: Ed Meza,Naman Ramachandran
- Published: 2026-09-18T19:21:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: don palathara, monkey play, vancouver film festival, works-in-progress lab, indian drama, idukki, kerala, entertainment, culture
## Selection Announcement
Don Palathara's Indian drama 'Monkey Play' selected for Vancouver Film Festival's inaugural Works-in-Progress Lab program.
## Film Background
The film follows Sethu and Nikita who retreat to an isolated house in Idukki, Kerala after their young daughter's death.
## Plot Conflict
Sethu brings home a feral child after encountering him in the forest, disrupting their fragile relationship.
## Emotional Impact
Their grief transforms as they adjust to life with the child, altering how they see each other and the world.
## Program Details
The program showcases up to eight feature-length projects in final production stages.
## Key takeaway

Don Palathara's Indian drama 'Monkey Play' selected for Vancouver Film Festival's inaugural Works-in-Progress Lab program.