Ravi watches a viral TikTok of a kathakali drum solo that ends in a surprising, syncopated beat—an unmistakable nod to jazz. He’s struck by the possibility of a cross‑cultural conversation.
The short debuts at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) to standing ovations. It goes viral on YouTube, garnering 4 million views in a week. Comments from viewers worldwide praise the “beautiful dialogue between cultures.”