Characters & Themes
In the 1950s a Kerala village prepares to join the national electric grid, sparking hope for progress. Optimism soon turns to conflict as trees are cut for power lines, leading to petty quarrels and a cascade of misfortunes. The community grapples with the rapid changes modernization brings. The light reshapes routines, exposing hope and strains.
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