The film is about an elderly woman who steals a prized rooster from her village, causing a disturbance that plunges the community into darkness.

[1][2] The film features Suraj Thakur as the cinematographer, Manoj V as the editor and Abhishek Kadam handling sound design.

The production faced significant challenges, including a tight shooting schedule of four days and the difficulties of filming at night in a remote location with limited resources.

[1][2] At the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Sunflowers Were the First Ones to Know... won the first prize in the La Cinef section.

The jury, led by Lubna Azabal, praised the film's storytelling and execution.