Earlier today, I watched A Death in the Gunj for the second time in my life. I can safely say it’s among my favourite movies ever. A lot can be said about Konkona Sen Sharma’s direction and Vikrant Massey’s turn as the reticent, soft-spoken Shutu. But here's what made my viewings powerful experiences: the characters, their growth, and the movie's themes. Akhil Srivatsan writes.