The film is an insight into the lives of our elderly living in old age homes amidst the pandemic restrictions. The film begins with our protagonist looking out of the window in the hope to see his family or well-wishers paying him a visit for the festival of Holi.

Glancing through the room, he reads a newspaper headline stating social distancing will subdue the festivities, this dampens his spirits. Accepting the fact that no one will be visiting to celebrate Holi he lays down on his bed.

A knock wakes him and upon opening the door he is surprised to find a colourful hamper with his name. Opening the hamper, he finds a personalised white t-shirt with colourful handprints of family and well-wishers. He gets delighted with familial warmth and belongingness as if they were present in person to celebrate, making Holi complete for them.

Amidst the isolation and missing social and emotional connection that has been a result of the pandemic, certain segments of society like our elderly at old-age homes have been especially impacted. Families and well-wishers who used to visit them before the pandemic were restricted from meeting them.

Given the risks associated with travelling and socializing, and the increased vulnerability made the elderly more isolated and lonelier than before. The stress of being at high risk has added to their anxiety and depression, taking a toll on their mental health. Festivals dampened their spirits further making them feel almost forgotten.

At times like these, our ‘Handful of Happiness’ - a simple gesture of personalised handprints from their well-wishers and families delivered a sense of familial warmth and belonging and spread a smile across the faces of the elderly after almost a year of isolation.