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Aamis (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2019 · 108 mins · Assamese
Echo score 84
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Directed by
Bhaskar Hazarika
Starring
Utkal Hazowary, Momee Borah, Arghadeep Baruah, Chandan Bhuyan, Lima Das, Neetali Das

A married woman grappling with loneliness forms an unexpected connection with a younger man through their mutual appreciation for rare and unusual foods. Their shared culinary explorations lead to increasingly risky adventures, blurring the lines of their relationship and sending it down a disturbing path. The pair’s unusual bond tests boundaries and explores the complexities of desire.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (11)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Movies like Aamis
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11 events in order · contains spoilers

Aamis Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Aamis (2019) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Meeting and first connection through treatment

    Sumon, a PhD student researching meat-eating habits, meets Doctor Nirmali when she treats his friend for indigestion. They strike up a conversation about food and flavors, discovering a shared curiosity about meat dishes. What begins as a casual meeting soon hints at a deeper connection rooted in their mutual interest in cuisine.

    When
    Early phase
    Where
    Hospital
  2. Culinary friendship grows with meals and outings

    Sumon cooks for Nirmali and takes her to various eateries around the city, expanding their food-filled friendship. He begins cooking meat dishes for her on a regular basis, using his research interests as a pretext. The line between professional curiosity and personal fixation starts to blur as they share more meals.

    When
    Early phase
    Where
    City eateries
  3. Obsession overtakes studies

    Sumon becomes increasingly obsessed with Nirmali, prioritizing meals and outings over his PhD work. Friends notice he neglects his studies while planning more culinary adventures. The fixation foreshadows that his passion could have dangerous consequences.

    When
    Mid phase
    Where
    University and Sumon's apartment
  4. Nirmali's marriage strains

    Nirmali's marriage deteriorates as she spends more time with Sumon, though she does not reciprocate his feelings. She remains emotionally distant, often shielding her friend Jumi's affair, and the distance grows between her and her husband. The dynamic tightens the emotional hold Sumon is forming.

    When
    Mid phase
    Where
    Nirmali's home
  5. A dangerous plan forms

    Sumon enlists his friend Elias, a veterinarian, to cut off a part of Elias's flesh under the guise of research. He intends to cook and serve it to Nirmali, hoping to deepen their bond. The plan reveals his willingness to cross ethical boundaries in pursuit of love.

    When
    Mid-to-late phase
    Where
    Elias's veterinary clinic
  6. The culinary experiment

    Sumon prepares a dish from the flesh and serves it to Nirmali, who eats it thinking it is something ordinary. She experiences a surprising pleasure from the taste, initially confused but increasingly intrigued. The meal marks a turning point as she begins to crave more.

    When
    Mid-to-late phase
    Where
    Sumon's kitchen
  7. Truth revealed and craving ignited

    Sumon reveals the true ingredients of the dish, triggering Nirmali's initial disgust. Yet the revelation gives way to a powerful craving for human flesh she cannot easily ignore. The couple's relationship shifts from flirtation to a dangerous, shared fixation.

    When
    Late phase
    Where
    Nirmali's home
  8. Feeding begins

    They begin feeding each other bits of flesh, letting desire and hunger supersede normal boundaries. Their bond deepens into a twisted dependency as they chase the next meal. The cannibalistic acts become a ritual that binds them together.

    When
    Late phase
    Where
    Homes / secret apartment
  9. A fatal act to help the craving

    Nirmali's addiction intensifies, pushing them toward further extremes. To satisfy her cravings, Sumon kills a rickshaw driver, a crime that starkly exposes their secret. The murder triggers a police investigation that brings their relationship under the harsh light of public scrutiny.

    When
    Late phase
    Where
    City streets
  10. Arrest and disgrace

    Police connect Sumon and Nirmali through their texts and arrest both of them, causing a local scandal. The revelation shocks the community and highlights the moral horror of cannibalism. The case becomes a media sensation as the suspects are taken into custody.

    When
    Climax
    Where
    Police station
  11. Media spectacle in custody

    In custody, Sumon and Nirmali hold hands as they are presented to the media, their faces covered. The image leaves a chilling impression of desire stepping over every ethical boundary. The arrest marks the collapse of their relationship and a public reckoning for their actions.

    When
    Final act
    Where
    Police station / media briefing

Last updated: February 20, 2026 at 12:23

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Aamis Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Aamis (2019): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Sumon decide to feed Nirmali human flesh?

Sumon becomes obsessed with Nirmali and sees their shared love of unusual food as a way to deepen their bond. After Nirmali expresses interest in trying exotic meats, Sumon enlists his friend Elias the vet to obtain a piece of flesh, planning to cook it for her as the ultimate culinary experience to make their connection stronger.

Foreshadowing: Earlier in the film, Sumon's obsession with Nirmali causes him to neglect his PhD studies, showing his willingness to cross normal boundaries for her.

  • Sumon
  • Nirmali
  • cannibalism
  • obsession
  • food
  • bond
Q2

Why does Nirmali develop a craving for human flesh after learning the truth?

After initially feeling disgusted when Sumon reveals the dish contained human flesh, Nirmali experiences an intense craving she cannot control. The taste was more pleasurable than anything she's ever eaten, and this triggers a psychological addiction that escalates beyond her ability to resist, eventually demanding larger portions.

Foreshadowing: Nirmali's unusual enthusiasm for exotic meats during their early food adventures hints at her willingness to push culinary boundaries.

  • Nirmali
  • craving
  • addiction
  • cannibalism
  • desire
Q3

Why does Nirmali's craving for human flesh intensify so quickly?

Nirmali's addiction intensifies rapidly because the initial taste triggered an overwhelming pleasure response she cannot replicate with normal food. Her craving grows from a small piece to demanding a large portion, showing how the experience has become a compulsion that consumes her thoughts and drives her actions.

  • Nirmali
  • craving
  • addiction
  • intensify
  • hunger
Q4

Why does Sumon kill the rickshaw driver?

Sumon kills the rickshaw driver because Nirmali's craving has become so intense that she demands a large portion of human flesh to satisfy her hunger. Desperate to help her, Sumon murders a stranger on the streets to obtain the flesh she desperately craves.

Foreshadowing: The escalation from sharing small pieces of flesh to needing a 'large portion' signals the relationship has reached a dangerous breaking point.

  • Sumon
  • murder
  • rickshaw driver
  • cannibalism
  • killing
Q5

How do the police discover Sumon and Nirmali's connection?

After Sumon is caught killing the rickshaw driver, the police investigate his phone and texts. They discover his communication with Nirmali, which connects her to the crime and leads to her arrest as well.

  • police
  • arrest
  • texts
  • investigation
  • rickshaw driver
Q6

Why do Sumon and Nirmali hold hands when presented to the media?

Despite the horrific nature of their crimes, Sumon and Nirmali hold hands during their media presentation as a final act of solidarity. Their relationship has evolved into a twisted dependency where they are bound together by their shared crime and forbidden desire, showing how completely their connection has consumed normal moral boundaries.

  • media
  • arrest
  • holding hands
  • police station
  • public
Q7

Why does Nirmali continue spending time with Sumon despite not reciprocating his feelings?

Nirmali is dissatisfied with her marriage and feels emotionally isolated. She finds excitement and genuine connection through her food adventures with Sumon. Though she doesn't romanticize him, she enjoys the attention and the unique culinary experiences he provides, which fills a void in her life.

Foreshadowing: Nirmali's pattern of covering up for her friend Jumi's affair shows she already lives a double life and keeps secrets from her husband.

  • Nirmali
  • marriage
  • emotional void
  • loneliness
  • time together
Q8

Why does Sumon neglect his PhD research for Nirmali?

Sumon's obsession with Nirmali consumes him entirely, causing him to prioritize their food outings and cooking over his academic work. His research on meat-eating habits becomes a pretext for spending time with her, and he gradually abandons his studies as his fixation deepens.

  • Sumon
  • PhD
  • neglect
  • studies
  • obsession
Q9

Why does Nirmali continue the cannibalistic relationship after her initial disgust?

After the initial disgust fades, Nirmali chooses to continue because the craving becomes stronger than her moral objections. She actively participates in feeding Sumon and herself, suggesting the addiction has overridden her ability to stop, creating a twisted dependency that binds them together.

  • Nirmali
  • disgust
  • continuation
  • craving
  • addiction
Q10

How does Sumon obtain the human flesh for his dish?

Sumon approaches his friend Elias, a veterinarian, and asks him to cut off a piece of flesh under the pretense of research purposes. Elias agrees without knowing Sumon's true intentions, providing the flesh that will be cooked and served to Nirmali.

Foreshadowing: The fact that Sumon needs to obtain flesh from a friend rather than directly from himself shows he was already planning something beyond normal research.

  • Elias
  • flesh
  • vet
  • obtain
  • cut

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Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here because they share a core focus on a relationship defined by its transgressive nature. They share a dark, emotionally heavy tone and build a sense of uncomfortable tension as characters spiral towards a bleak outcome driven by obsession.

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  • slow burn
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Why they belong together: These films are united by their shared pacing and focus on internal conflict. They create a similar viewing experience of sustained, uncomfortable tension and a heavy emotional weight, often concluding with a sense of bleakness or irrevocable loss.

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