Ashwathi Namboodiri

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.

On a rainy night, a filmmaker from Bandra navigates home from Fort without a car. With no wallet or phone, he trudges through Mumbai's social fabric, where the affluent and struggling converge - each seeking their way home.