There are some instances where Ikka cries on scene. So if you're a softie like me..well, good luck :'(
(Mild spoilers ahead)
The whole movie revolves around the Thirukkural quote referenced early on in the movie, which is "Death is sinking into slumbers deep, birth again is waking out of sleep.” Although the reason for James's transformation is kept a mystery to viewers, Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam surely makes for a pleasant watch. The aesthetics of the village and the ambience created by LJP, whether it's through the sound design or the lingering shots, somehow makes you feel like you're part of his world. Moreover, it's almost as if the vagueness adds to the overall brilliance of it.