A Tale of Two Cities

When a sexual transgression is inflicted upon a pubescent boy at the hands of an older teenage male, the two silently ricochet between anger and longing, fear and denial while on a beach vacation with their families.

When 13-year-old Muthu’s mother is away for Malayali New Year, his father, Shankar, takes on the daunting task of preparing their traditional feast despite his inexperience. As the disastrous cooking attempt unfolds, the day becomes more than a battle of following seemingly easy recipes; both father and son must confront their own fears, biases, and the unspoken weight of tradition in their home.

In the upside-down realm of the night, an orphan daughter in law and her mother in law, develop an uncanny bond. Secrets are spilled, recipes shared, and late night thoughts exchanged that will set them free…literally. From deep Konkan, comes a magical tale of an other-worldly friendship, that is as sweet, spicy and salty as a ‘Solkadhi’.

A couple in a long distance marriage reunite on a monsoon evening in Bombay.