The protagonist's day starts off at the very wrong foot. From a quarrel with his wife regarding a broken window to annoyance at the carpenter who refuses to show up for work he has already been paid for, the tribulations have no end. All of the drama unfolds within a lusciously green corner tucked away in a rural, peaceful part of Kerala where there is little available by means of entertainment beyond prying into your neighbor's life. 

Despite the aforementioned obstacles, there is still little more in store for the protagonist who is yet to battle a punctured tire, but most important of all, an unexpected call from his father-in-law. After catching a humongous murrel, a fish known for its delicious meat, he is busy with the preparations of an elaborate lunch when the fateful call occurs. 

 By employing all of these events, further marked by their quiet humor at the haplessness of the protagonist, the narrative moves from one development to another effortlessly. All along, the viewer is kept engrossed and entertained at his expense, eventually allowing the film to come together as a coherent, cohesive whole.

Bral | Short Film Nominee

The film introduces us to an unnamed man in an unknown location where a facility is conducting experiments of some sort on different subjects. It is in this situation that a conversation on the idea of freedom is invoked. As the protagonist gives us examples of what it truly means for him to be free, images are borrowed from nature to drive the message home. From rain and forests, to friends and companionship, all of these constitute freedom, according to him. The ability to be able to participate in it, and enjoy is how the only character in the film describes it. The film conjures all of these thoughts, images, and more, simply using a minimalist space of a futuristic world, and surprises the viewer with an unexpected conclusion to the story.

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