Motherhood

Swati has established a decent life in Mumbai, but her world begins to fall apart. Her manipulative boss takes advantage of her financial struggles, while her husband is drowning in debt. When she learns that her ailing mother, Hemalata, is nearing the end of her life, Swati returns to her childhood home in Pune—a place filled with memories and unresolved tensions. There, she reunites with her younger sister Sarika, who has been the sole caregiver for their difficult mother over the past three years. The reunion is fraught with harsh accusations of abandonment and neglect. Amidst feelings of guilt, anger, and helplessness, the sisters and their mother seek moments of peace—until one night when Swati stumbles upon an old wedding video. The story delves into how families navigate life through silence, sacrifice, and secrets—forces that can both bind and break them.