Before the Rains

The story opens with Henry engaged in a secret affair with Sajani, a married housemaid. This illicit relationship marks the beginning of a complex web of emotions and challenges that will soon unfold.

During a passionate encounter between Henry and Sajani by a picturesque waterfall, two children inadvertently witness their rendezvous. Shocked by the scene, the children quickly flee, igniting the flame of secrecy and scandal.

Unbeknownst to Henry, his wife Laura and their son Peter return from a vacation in England. Their arrival sets in motion a series of events that will eventually uncover the tangled lies surrounding Henry's affair.

As time passes, Sajani's marriage crumbles when her husband discovers her betrayal. The emotional toll leads to brutality and abuse, forcing Sajani to face the consequences of her choice to love Henry.

Plagued by guilt over the turmoil his affair has caused, Henry insists that T.K. help Sajani escape to safety. He warns her against returning to the village, fearing for both their lives as the situation escalates.

Despite Henry's warning and the obvious dangers, Sajani's affection for him drives her to return to the village. This decision leads to tragic consequences, as the web of love and betrayal tightens around them.

After Henry rejects Sajani's love following her return, despair overwhelms her. In her anguish, she takes T.K.'s handgun, a gift from Henry, and tragically ends her own life, forever altering the lives around her.

The village is thrown into turmoil when Sajani's disappearance leads her brother Manas and husband to search the jungle. They discover her lifeless body, shot with an English pistol, sparking outrage and a thirst for revenge.

Upon finding Sajani's body, the local men rally under her husband's leadership, intent on seeking retribution against T.K. This growing mob mentality fuels the conflict within the village, escalating tensions.

As the village council convenes to investigate the circumstances surrounding Sajani's death, T.K. is coerced into revealing the truth. This inquiry uncovers the depth of Henry's affair and the tragedy that ensued.

Laura, devastated by the revelations of Henry's betrayal, chooses to leave him and return to England with Peter. This choice marks a pivotal moment, highlighting the personal devastation wrought by the ongoing scandal.

Facing scrutiny from the village council, T.K. finds himself in a precarious situation during a tense trial. He must navigate accusations and the ultimatum to kill Henry or risk losing his honor forever.

Emboldened by grief and the thirst for justice, Sajani's brother aligns with T.K. to hunt Henry down. This partnership reignites the theme of revenge versus moral choice in their quest for answers.

As T.K. confronts Henry, he hesitates at the crucial moment with the weapon in hand. Instead of violence, he chooses to impart a vital lesson on the illusion of possession and the essence of communal belonging.

The film concludes with the arrival of the monsoon season, symbolizing both chaos and renewal as relentless rains pour down. The ongoing construction of the highway serves as a testament to human resilience in the face of adversity.