In a colonial India of the late 19th century, the world of a young woman, Charu, feels suffocated by social conventions and the dull routine of her marriage to a distant husband, who cares little for her happiness. Charu, yearning for a bit of excitement and genuine connection, feels trapped in a house that seems more like a cage than a home. Her life takes an unexpected turn when her brother-in-law, an aspiring writer, comes to stay with them.
The arrival of this passionate young man awakens in Charu a torrent of emotions she has never experienced before. As they spend time together, she finds herself drawn to his worldview and his art. Their relationship begins to blossom, but it also becomes complicated, as both are aware of the taboos and challenges they face due to their increasingly close friendship. As Charu immerses herself in his literary world, she begins to question the norms that govern her life, leading her on an introspective journey about love, freedom, and self-discovery.
However, the pressures of society and personal tragedies threaten to pull them apart. The film tackles Charu's internal struggle as she tries to balance her desires with the expectations of her surroundings. The conclusion of this deep and poignant story reveals the fragility of dreams and how the pursuit of happiness can bring both light and shadows into the life of a woman caught between her desires and the constraints of her context.