Synopsis
On a misty winter morning in Kolkata, a child and her grandfather await the arrival of their tram, a symbol of the city's soul and their daily lives. As they journey through the bustling College Street Market and past historic landmarks like Presidency University, the tram becomes a stage for vibrant stories: a ruckus over a parked thelagari (hand drawn cart), playful children with cricket ball, and the delicacies of the feriwala (Snacks vendor). Through the passengers' lives, the tram reveals Kolkata's timeless charm and daily struggles. Yet, shadows loom as the newspaper announces the shutdown of the trams, couched in promises of easing Durga Puja traffic. The festive celebration contrasts starkly with the derelict tram depot, a graveyard for once-glorious behemoths, symbolising a city at a risk of losing its identity. The film ends on a haunting note as the remains of Maa Durga’s idol float silently down the Ganga, mirroring the fading heritage of Kolkata’s trams. The poem at the end reflects harsh realities that have come to be and calls out to the audience to act before it's too late to do so.