Lisaa (2019) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Lisaa seeks her grandparents' blessing for the remarriage

Lisaa decides to meet her mother's parents to secure their consent for her mother's second marriage. She believes their approval is essential for the family's happiness and stability. She enlists her friend Jagadeesh to accompany her on the mission.

Mother's backstory explains the motive to remarry

Lisaa's mother explains that her husband died unexpectedly after marrying without parental consent. The tragedy reinforces the idea that a formal blessing is needed for any future marriage. Lisaa resolves to push forward with the journey to gain that blessing.

Five-day journey to the Western Ghats

Lisaa and Jagadeesh set off on a five-day trip to reach the Western Ghats and meet the grandparents. They plan to persuade the elder couple to approve the remarriage. The journey raises the tension as the clock ticks toward the meeting.

Where

Western Ghats

First signs of abnormal behavior at the grandparents' home

Upon arrival, Lisaa and Jagadeesh notice the elders behave strangely and avoid normal conversations. The conversations feel stilted and evasive, making them uneasy. The uneasy atmosphere signals that something is seriously off.

Where

Grandparents' home, Western Ghats

The suspicion grows: ghosts or impostors?

Lisaa and Jagadeesh fear they may be dealing with ghosts or impostors. The strange demeanor and odd stories intensify their doubt about the grandparents' true identity. They debate leaving but push to uncover the truth.

Where

Grandparents' home

Realization: the old couple are psychos posing as real grandparents

The truth emerges: the elderly couple are psychos pretending to be Lisaa's real grandparents. The impostors are determined to maintain their ruse at all costs. This revelation spikes the danger as family dynamics become a manipulated game.

Where

Grandparents' residence

Psycho grandpa pursues Lisaa to a shed

The psycho grandfather chases Lisaa to a shed, where he intends to kill her. Jagadeesh and Sharada intervene to protect her, escalating the confrontation. The imminent threat forces a desperate struggle.

Where

shed near the grandparents' home

Sharada saves Lisaa; the truth begins to surface

Sharada, Lisaa's real grandmother, saves her from the attack. The rescue exposes the severity of the deception and prompts police involvement. The confrontation shifts from personal danger toward solving the identity mystery.

Where

shed

Police arrest the psycho grandpa and hear his confession

Police arrive, arrest the psycho grandfather, and he confesses his motive. He claims he harms children who disrespect their parents, citing his own son's cruelty as justification. The confession clarifies the malevolent rationale behind the impostor family.

Where

Western Ghats / police scene

The twist deepens: old age home and replacement

It is revealed that the psycho grandparents were living in an old age home, where the owner had been evicted. They traveled to Lisaa's grandparents' house to solicit donations and replaced the real couple. The discovery exposes the extent of their deception.

Where

Old age home; Lisaa's grandparents' house

Real grandparents' fate uncovered

Investigators learn that the real grandparents are dead, found in each other's arms. The impostors have taken their place permanently, maintaining the illusion to control the family. The film ends with the unsettling truth about who has been guarding the family.

Where

Old age home / grandparents' house