Aparna, who becomes a volunteer at Jeevan Jyoti after she finds she is HIV-positive, believes it is a folly to enter into a relationship under such circumstances. The hospice is run by Dr. Machado, played by Anupam Kher. His cheerful optimism manages to persuade residents that having AIDS does not mean a gloomy wait for death.
Death is routine, but life is enjoyed with gusto, especially by the children.
ActionAid has been active in India for over 25 years. It hopes the film will be a commercial as well as critical success and is seeking distributors to release it in India and abroad.