The film is known for its minimalist style, relying on natural sounds rather than traditional music. It became a significant case for freedom of expression in India after the originally banned it due to scenes involving full-frontal nudity. The directors successfully fought the ban in court, eventually winning the right to exhibit the film without any cuts.

The narrative follows , an aging, lonely writer who leads a disciplined life of quiet solitude. His world is disrupted by the arrival of two mysterious figures:

Gautam is forced to confront the gap between his "good" ideas about himself and his hidden desires.