In a coastal
Konkan village, intricate dynamics of class disparity unfold, anchored by the archetypal Khandekar figure, Bappa, an idealistic yet unbending patriarch ensnared by his convictions. Bappa monopolizes the palm trees, the source of toddy production, staunchly advocating for fairness over leniency. The narrative intertwines with the lives of his urban son Vilas, daughter Lata, and her friend Sadanand, alongside the tumultuous saga of drunken shoemaker Krishna and his wife Seeta. Vilas, harboring desires for Seeta, arranges a new dwelling for the shoemaker's family, sparking familial tensions. Conflicts escalate between Vilas and Bappa, culminating when Vilas inadvertently causes the death of Seeta's daughter, converging multiple storylines. Exploiting his political sway, Bappa wrongfully implicates Seeta's blameless husband, prompting Seeta to retaliate by exploiting Vilas's desires, reducing him to a virtual servant. Ultimately, Bappa confronts his moral obligations, echoing a cautionary tale against the perils of alcoholism. == Cast ==