Kunjenachan, a man in his early seventies who lives in rural Kerala, worries about his family and their selfish interests.
The film is based on a novel by Parappurath and portrays the trials the Indo-China war.
Susamma, who was raised by her maternal uncle after the death of her mother, joins the Indian Army as a nurse during WWII. She experiences many ups and downs, but stays true to her profession.