Underneath scenic segments with beautiful cinematography, an underlying danger remains till it rises to the forefront and makes Mariam (Ramesha Nawal) question reality and herself. This dichotomy of light, cheerful music, the adorableness of a couple, slow panning, neon lights and creeping music with strange men makes us wonder if we are watching a realist melodrama or a horror story. With a twist to the noir aesthetic, the play of light and shadows, locations with multiple entrances and paranormal hints, the symbolisms go into overdrive as viewers try to put the pieces together — Is it all happening in Mariam’s head or is there something sinister afoot?

The film questions preconceived beliefs about education, achievement, and societal expectations using a fusion of humour, pathos, and serious truths… It highlights the significance of genuine understanding, creativity, and critical thinking while challenging the prevalent emphasis on memorization and high-stakes exams; exhorts students to follow their hobbies and discover their actual potential; touches on important subjects including the negative effects of parental expectations; and opens a wider discussion on the need for reform and a more all-encompassing approach to education by highlighting the shortcomings in the current Indian educational system.