Set in India in 1938 Deepa Mahta's film tells of the plight of a young widow (9 years old) who becomes a non-person due to her status.She befriends another widow who is also a prostitute.It has parallel's with 'Geisha' & 'Salaam Bombay'Although an indictment of India's caste system it has some moments of humour.It also has a wonderful emotional ending.