Life of Josutty

Josutty grows up in a middle-class, traditional Christian farming family in Kattappana, Idukki. He dreams of a life of service and spirituality, imagining priesthood from a young age. His close bond with neighbor Jessy begins shaping his early choices.

Josutty forms a deep bond with his neighbor Jessy, a friendship that will tint his choices later. The affection between them signals a tender vision of love during their youth. Social and family expectations begin to complicate that closeness.

Jessy's father refuses to bless their union, imposing a heavy obstacle on Josutty and Jessy. Josutty worries about bringing hardship to both families. Ultimately Jessy marries someone else and moves on.

Facing debts and family pressure, Josutty agrees to marry Rose, a divorcée nurse living in New Zealand. The arrangement is practical rather than romantic, pulling him far from his roots. He accepts the path laid out by relatives to secure a future.

After the wedding, Josutty travels to Rotorua to join Rose and start a new life in New Zealand. He steps into a world far from his village and familiar rituals. The fresh start soon tests his beliefs and expectations.

Josutty is bewildered by Rose's unpredictable mood and a revelation of extramarital life with her former boyfriend. The relationship fails to provide the stability he sought. He confronts the dissonance between his faith and his lived reality.

The upheavals lead Josutty to re-evaluate his beliefs. He calls himself a 'total square' and commits to changing his fortunes rather than clinging to past ideals. This realization marks a shift in how he views success and happiness.

With Priya and Devassy's help, he starts and runs a restaurant to support himself. Nine years pass as he navigates money, love, and duty far from home. The journey expands his sense of possibility beyond traditional paths.

Josutty develops feelings for Priya and even makes a bold proposal. Priya reveals she is still married to a man who cannot leave, complicating any fresh start. The tension tests Josutty's evolving sense of self.

When his father dies, Josutty returns to Kattappana, facing the losses of his mother, father, and a close friend. The quiet landscape mirrors the emptiness inside him. The return forces him to confront his past and his future.

In Kattappana, Josutty meets a door-to-door saleswoman, Swapna, and marries her. The union represents a chance to redefine family and life after his earlier trials. He vows to create a larger family and live life to the fullest.

Josutty's life settles into a new rhythm that blends his past with a hopeful present. He commits to living life to the fullest and realizes his dream of a larger family. The journey closes with a sense of renewal and resilience.