[5] The film is set in a boarding school in the Himalayan foothills, and centers around teenager Mira's romance with a charming new student, her subsequent sexual awakening, and at times strained relationship with her protective mother.

However, late-night calls with Srinivas raise Anila’s concerns, as she fears Mira might lose focus during this crucial academic year.

At school, Mira faces challenges as Head Prefect, particularly during Teacher’s Day when she struggles to command respect from her peers.

The incident sparks a clash between Anila and Miss Bansal, with the latter criticizing Mira’s declining academic performance and her mother’s permissive attitude towards her relationship with Srinivas.

Talati conceived the story of the film in 2018, drawing from her own experiences as a young girl, her school in Vadodara, and Enid Blyton's book series Malory Towers and St. Clare's.

The female crew include producers Claire Chassange and Richa Chadha, Taiwanese cinematographer Jih-E Peng, production designer Avyakta Kapur, and editor Amrita David.

[1] The film was produced by Pushing Buttons Studios, and received a production grant from the French Aide aux Cinemas du Monde in 2021.

"[16] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 79 out of 100, based on 13 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.

[17] Wendy Ide of The Guardian wrote, "Talati’s work with her young cast is first-rate; this sensitively handled coming-of-age picture deservedly won an audience prize at Sundance".