In the quaint village of Kumarakom, nestled between the tranquil waters of Vembanad Lake and the lush green paddy fields of Kerala, a young woman named Aparna grew up with a deep love for her native culture and the rich cinematic heritage of Malayalam cinema. Her father, a retired school teacher, was an ardent film buff who would often regale her with stories of the golden era of Malayalam cinema, of legends like Sathyan, Madhu, and Adoor Bhasi.