[3] Located in the backwaters of a dam, Sita Parvata is a low-lying island slowly submerging due to the incessant rains.

The temple priest Duggajja, his son Ganapa, and daughter-in-law Nagi find it impossible to leave their homeland and make a living with the meagre compensation.

Centered on this complex theme, the film narrates the struggles of the family and how ultimately in the end they manage to continue life on the island.

Upon being impressed by Na D'Souza novel Dweepa, Girish Kasaravalli narrated the story to Soundarya who decided to adapt it into a film and that she would produce it.

As heavy rains were intrinsic to the plot of the film, shooting had to be further postponed to the following monsoons due to inadequate rainfall that year in Karnataka.

Kasaravalli shuttled up and down to Linganamakki Dam area, and the surrounding villages Bellenne and Taleguppa with his crew, trying to get the rainy days on film.

The human dimension of the interaction between characters were put to the forefront of the story, with the social concern around the plot being made secondary.

Through Nagi's characterisation, director Kasaravalli hopes to prove that women are capable of unselfish love and facing life courageously.