Bougainvillea

In the mist‑shrouded hills of Kerala, a quiet household clings to the fragile comfort of routine. Royce Thomas works long hours at a nearby hospital while his wife, Reethu, lives inside a world of canvases dominated by the vibrant bougainvillea that she paints over and over. Their two children, Emma and Ryan, are the joyous threads that tie the family together, though their existence feels almost like a fragile dream for Reethu, whose memory was shattered by a terrible accident years before.

The serenity of the hill station is abruptly disturbed when a series of tourist disappearances draws the attention of the local police. The investigation weaves through the tight‑knit community, and the authorities soon turn their gaze toward the family, questioning the strange gaps in Reethu’s recollections and the unsettling atmosphere that surrounds the household. The presence of their devoted maid, Rema, adds another layer of domestic intimacy, while the looming estate of Royce’s ancestors hints at a past that lingers in the shadows.

Against this backdrop of verdant scenery and oppressive mystery, the film balances the lyrical beauty of Reethu’s art with a growing sense of unease. The bougainvillea blossoms become a visual motif for memory, hope, and the secrets that lie just out of reach. As the police probe deepens, the couple finds themselves caught between the desire to protect their fragile world and the relentless pressure of an investigation that refuses to let them go.

The tone is one of brooding suspense, where the lush landscape of Kerala contrasts sharply with the dark undercurrents of forgotten truths. The story invites the audience to linger on the delicate line between love and loss, memory and oblivion, as this family navigates a reality that may be far more fragile than it appears.

Last Updated: August 28, 2025 at 18:49