Teen director Praboo Ariva talks about his new film

Director of Kid, Praboo Ariva flanked by cast and crew members (from left) Shashi Anbah, Kesavan Krishnamurthi, Arun Chandaran, P. Sarankumar, Seo Yiie Lyn, Jarrel Yeo, Preshant Menon and Loo Han. Photo: Fenomena Seni Produksi

It was recess time and four-year-old Praboo Ariva was playing with a friend when he noticed a man standing outside the walls of his kindergarten, peering through the window.

“Boy, can you follow uncle to the car to help me take some things?” Praboo recalls the man’s words to him. Remembering the advice of his mother warning him to be wary of strangers, Praboo responded: “Hold on uncle, let me call my teacher.”