Onko Ki Kothin

The film introduces three underprivileged children—Babin, Tyre, and Dolly—living in Kolkata during the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights their hopes and aspirations despite their harsh living conditions. Each child dreams of a better future: Babin as a doctor, Tyre as an engineer, and Dolly as a nurse.

Babin's father suffers from severe lung disease caused by working in a brick kiln, while Babin's mother works as a housemaid to support the family. Their impoverished circumstances threaten Babin’s ambitions of becoming a doctor. The family struggles with systemic failures and health issues exacerbated by environmental hazards.

Despite their hardships, Babin, Dolly, and Tyre maintain hope for a better future. They form a makeshift medical practice using discarded supplies, symbolizing their innocence and resourcefulness. Their dreams serve as a beacon of resilience amidst systemic issues.

Dolly, supported by her single mother who is a nurse's assistant, dreams of becoming a nurse herself. Her mother demonstrates love and sacrifice by sharing her limited meal, highlighting the systemic deprivation faced by families like theirs. Dolly's ambitions are met with societal challenges.

Tyre is raised by his mother, a sex worker seeking social acceptance. Despite societal stigma, Tyre remains focused on becoming an engineer. Their circumstances reflect the cycle of poverty and social marginalization confronting underprivileged children.

Babins’ father's health worsens due to unsafe working conditions at the brick kiln and inadequate healthcare access. His deteriorating condition emphasizes the systemic failures affecting vulnerable communities. The family faces a critical health crisis.

In desperation to save Babin’s father, the children steal an oxygen cylinder. Their act exposes the dire medical shortages and systemic corruption. This event marks a turning point, highlighting their bravery and the pervasive failures within the healthcare system.

The theft leads to revelations about corruption in teacher recruitment and healthcare disparities affecting slum residents. These issues prevent children from accessing education and proper medical care. The event underscores widespread systemic neglect.

Dolly's mother sacrifices her own meal to share a fish fry with the children, symbolizing deep maternal love amid systemic deprivation. Her sacrifice highlights the social inequalities faced by families in poverty. This act reinforces themes of love and resilience.

Despite facing bureaucratic neglect and societal challenges, the children continue to pursue their dreams and fight for a better future. Their resilience is a central theme, demonstrating hope in the face of systemic failures. Their journey reflects broader societal issues.

The film concludes with the children enduring systemic obstacles while holding onto their aspirations. Their story sheds light on the cyclic nature of poverty and healthcare inequities. It emphasizes the importance of hope, resilience, and systemic change.