The movie employs the Rashomon effect , where different characters provide conflicting versions of the same events.

Level Cross (2024) is a Malayalam psychological noir thriller directed by Arfaz Ayub, featuring a transformative performance by Asif Ali as a reclusive gatekeeper whose life is disrupted by Amala Paul's character. While praised for its atmospheric desert setting and tense, "mind-bending" narrative, some critics noted slow pacing and frustrating twists in the second half. For a detailed review of the film, see the critique from The Hindu . Level Cross Malayalam Movie Review