Idukki Gold

In present-day India, Michael triggers the road trip by returning from the Czech Republic. He is reflective, seeking to reconnect with old friends and understand how their paths differed. His role as organiser connects the group and spurs the journey back to their school days.

Madan has achieved outward success as a planter but remains emotionally unsettled after an unhappy divorce from Shyamala due to having no children. He carries a quiet sense of longing for a simpler, shared past. He joins the road trip seeking resolution and friendship.

John is the friend found living a quiet life as a restaurant manager, presenting a stable but guarded demeanor. His return to the group reveals a desire for camaraderie and the warmth of old companionship. He participates in the journey, offering steadiness to the dynamics.

Raman is depicted as a core socialist/communist, a widower with a son who once steered the group’s politics. He falls in love with Manju, defying social expectations, and later elopes with her with his son's help before rejoining the trip. His arc explores desire, duty, and unlikely loyalties.

Manju is Raman's coworker and love interest whom he secretly pursues. Her engagement to another man creates tension, and her brief alliance with Raman punctuates the film's themes of choice and companionship beyond romance. She ultimately remains connected to the group.

Behnnan is the estate helper who the boys once clashed with; decades later, he appears again and interacts with them in a way that reframes their history. He reveals a simple wish to be friends, transforming a potential threat into a moment of reconciliation.

Shyamala is Madan's ex-wife and a central figure in his emotional arc. Their past unresolved tension fuels the narrative and is revisited as the group travels. Her presence at the end reflects the possibility of renewed bonds.