Unfolding in the scenic South of India, Ottaal is a contemporary retelling of Anton Chekov’s short story, Vanka. Winner of the Crystal Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, the moving film follows Kuttappayi, a young boy who lives with his grandfather in the idyll of Kuttanad. The two play out a life idyll: fishing, playing, herding ducks: until the grandfather is stricken ill. A timeless story suitable for all audiences, Otaal explores the effects of poverty in contemporary society.