Cast: Sarita, Eleuterio, Sharmila, Valencio Vaz, Tracy, Medora, Cedric, Bladwin, Felcy
Director: Velencio de Caranzalem
Band: Francis (trumpet), Nazareth (saxophone), Ashley (keyboard), Favila (bass), Glen (drums)
Story: Peter (Valencio Vaz) is left to care for his newborn daughter when his wife suddenly takes her own life. But Peter rejects her, considering her a bad omen. That’s when D’Costa (Eleuterio) steps in, willing to adopt her. What will be her future?
Review:
D’Costa, a true Christian who practises good deeds, willingly adopts Medora but his wife Sarita (Sarita) ill-treats the young girl, making her do all the housework. On the other hand, Peter, Medora’s biological father and a frustrated man, gets addicted to alcohol and drugs.
When Thapa (Valencio Vaz) is driven away by a mob for his misdeeds, D’Costa practises another good deed and gives him a chance to mend his wicked ways by giving him a job in his household.
The big question that needs answering is why did Peter’s wife commit suicide? Who is to be blamed for that drastic step? Is D’Costa truly a man to be trusted? Or is he a wolf in sheep’s clothing? At the end, on judgement day, who is rewarded and who is punished?
Velencio de Caranzalem’s first Lenten show, ‘Tuka Nhium Taka’, that has been produced by Benjamin Barreto (Benvera Productions), reflects on the good and bad deeds of a man and their rewards and punishments at the end. But the story fails to progress in any direction. There’s neither a narration nor climax to the presentation. Mere biblical references here and there cannot be termed as a Lenten show. The first half is quite lengthy, and the second half ends abruptly with the judgement scene.
The comedy acts brought in by Cedric, Bladwin and Felcy stretch out more than the main plot, bringing in boredom. Soon after the opening chorus, which is presented with the carrying of the cross from among the audience, a comedy scene follows instantly, which could have been avoided.
Eleuterio does justice to his character as the head of the family. He is ably supported by Tracy and Sharmila, though both could have toned down their voice and acting. Valencio Vaz is apt in a double role, initially as Peter and a little later as Thapa. Medora delivers well as a teenager. Mini Mario appears composed in priestly robes.
The concluding scene, depicting heaven and hell, is worth watching, but the title gets drowned at the end.
In the category of songs, Jr Reagan, Rons, Bladwin, Velencio de Caranzalem, Valencio Vaz, Maria and Mini Mario entertain, but some songs fail to convey any message in context to Lent.
