The film stars Manoj K Jayan,[1] Lena, Santhosh Keezhattoor, Ajin Shaji and Anagha Janaki in the lead roles.

In a forest where trees are huge and men are small, a tribal boy named Krishnan realizes that having a bicycle would strengthen the prospect of joining the high school to pursue his studies after 7th standard.

How the society handles his efforts for owning the bicycle, how the use of plastics affect the traditional life style of the people, their attempts, quests and dreams about their anticipation spreads its wings in spite of all the hurdles just like the bonsai tree.

[4] After getting the state award for best short film for Kotti [5] Santhosh Peringeth announced his new project named Bonsai.

The song Kaadum Kaattaarum sung by P. Jayachandran and Haritha Hareesh was released separately on 8 January 2018 through Satyam Audios YouTube channel.