Lost Home is the story of Kasinathan and Sivakami on a trip down their memory lanes. Thinly veiled in allegory, this story is illustrated with the help of symbols and fictional elements. The story is developed around Kasi – the protagonist, his homeland, and the people around him; and Kami – who possibly belongs to the clan of the …
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Sound of Silence and the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea
The drive out of the hills where monkeys hung was weirdly silent, until they crossed the last town before land’s end, Comori – as referred to in the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea.
Everything needs Nothing, and vice-versa
Alice questions the relevance of the story of Kaasi and Kaami in the context of helping her find direction.
Mr. Cat’s answer is even more confusing or intriguing.
How it can be Nothing or Everything is Mr. Cat’s answer to Alice’s very deep question.
Hill of the Charanas – where monkeys hung
Kaasi takes Kaami to the hill where the mokeys hung.
Kaami imagines herself as Padmavathi. She’s offended by Kaasi’s feminist remark!
Mr. Cat prays that Alice never grew up to stay clean, pure, and innocent to stay out of the Game of Life.
10 Things – of love and hate
Cat Man begins to tell the story of Kaasi and Kaami. Alice gets impatient, wondering what a love story has to do with helping her find direction from out of the nowhere wilderness she was in. Mr. Cat asks Alice to listen to the story and figure it out.
The Eternal Virgin and the Land of her dreams
Kaasi takes Sivakami out for a drive through the Land of the Eternal Virgin, now known as the Land of Milk and Honey.
Kamikaze and the Land of Milk & Honey
Alice and he Cat Duo get back on the road, after a night halt at a motel. Alice is eager to hear the story of Kaasinathan and Sivakami. Cat Man warns her that it is going to be a long Story. Mr. Cat advises Alice to pick-up life lessons from the story and not just the story, by itself.
Spirit Animals, Big Apple and After Party
Alice gets a break from the seemingly unending offload trip. Mr. Cat takes her to a busy roadside cafe that was crowded by students who visited the place to have a sandwich, juice or coffee. Alice did not like the noise and chaos and wanted to hit the road, back again.
Rampwalks, Cat Dance, Ballroom and Waltz
“Silly…, Stupid…” Alice mumbled. “Why are all men like this…!? Why do they choose to pee in pairs…?!” ‘Strategic time-out, Alice.’ Mr Cat responded to Alice’s thought. “Fu*k it…! Why did I even get into this company of two men in a 4X4…!?” That was more than a mumble. And the two Cats – Mr. …
Who the f•ck is Cat Man?!
“Mr. Cat, Mr.Cat… where have we reached?” Alice asked, looking at Mr. Cat and the Cat Man walking into the car. ‘Still a long way to go. Sleep on.” Mr. Cat replied. “It’s been a while, now, I think. You have been listening to Mr. Cat Man, more than you want to get me out …
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