The film begins in a Sri Lankan refugee camp near Rameswaram with a voice over (Arvind Swamy) narration about the brave tale of Rajini (Sugandha), a 20 year old girl who has crossed the sea, and come to seek refugee status. The story is told through her interrogation by Indian police. Rajini was living a happy life in an orphanage run by Tsunami Akka (Saritha). Along with other boys and girls they lived like a family. Enter, Nandan (Karan) a new entrant to the Tsunami Akka's Orphanage, a 17 year old "special child" with Down syndrome. He has a knife and is in search of his brother, who has joined the rebels.