A white gay American lepidopterist who befriends Shankaran. He employs Shankaran to help catch butterflies in the Western Ghats, including the rare Papilio Buddha. Their relationship evolves into a romantic involvement, highlighting themes of queer identity and cross-cultural connection within the Dalit settlement.
Cross-cultural friendship that fosters community openness and mutual understanding.
Traditional communist father's disapproval clashes with his son's queer relationship.
A queer romantic bond that bridges cultural and professional divides within the community.
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