Samay and his ragtag group of friends use ingenious DIY methods—including stolen mirrors and light bulbs—to build their own makeshift projector.
His obsession leads to an endearing "food-for-films" deal with Fazal, the theater's projectionist. In exchange for his mother’s delicious home-cooked meals, Fazal lets Samay watch films for free from the projection booth, where the young boy learns the secrets of 35mm film. Samay and his ragtag group of friends use
Samay (played by Bhavin Rabari) lives a simple life in Chalala, helping his father at a railway station tea stall. Everything changes after a visit to the . Mesmerized by the "light that tells stories," Samay begins skipping school and stealing money to watch movies. Samay and his ragtag group of friends use