October

Set in present-day India, the story unfolds around a New Year’s Eve incident and the ensuing months. It tracks Dan’s professional and personal transformation as he oscillates between the hotel’s bustling environment and the quiet fragility of Shiuli’s coma. The timeline moves from a chaotic hospital scene to a reflective period of rehabilitation, and back to normal life that is forever colored by Shiuli’s memory. The passage of time emphasizes life, loss, and the slow return to routine.

The film largely unfolds in New Delhi, centering on a prestigious Radisson Blu hotel where Shiuli and Dan intern. It also takes the characters to the mountain town of Kullu as Dan briefly relocates to manage a hotel there, showing a different, quieter pace. Shiuli’s family roots lie in Trichy, which later forms a backdrop for Vidya’s decision to move and for the plant that keeps Dan connected to Shiuli. The settings together reflect a modern Indian urban life, interwoven with personal spaces like hospital rooms and parks.

❤️ Love & Devotion

The core arc follows Dan's unwavering care for Shiuli after her coma, revealing how love can drive someone to change. The relationship between caretaker and patient becomes a catalyst for personal growth and humility. The film explores affection that transcends romance, rooted in responsibility and selflessness. This devotion reshapes Dan’s choices, career, and sense of purpose.

🕊️ Mortality

Shiuli’s fragile condition and her eventual passing cast a somber tone over the story. The motif of mortality is reinforced by the symbol of the shiuli flower, which blooms briefly and dies with dawn. The film uses coma, illness, and death to confront how memory and loss affect those left behind. It invites reflection on what remains after a loved one is gone.

🌿 Healing & Growth

The hospital beds, kitchens, and parks become spaces where characters heal and grow. Dan’s professional redemption as a sous-chef echoes his personal rehabilitation, while Vidya’s insistence on moving forward embodies resilience. The shiuli plant serves as a living reminder of memory and renewal, linking past bonds to future choices. The film ties emotional healing to practical steps toward a new life.