In a dimly lit, rustic kitchen, a young woman is preparing chapattis by a flickering firepot. The fire’s warm hues and glowing embers fill the room with a soft, golden tint that imbues her otherwise drab, uninspiring surroundings with an unexpected warmth. She’s the main subject sitting in the middle of the screen, surrounded by worn and scratched wooden tables and cooking utensils. The camera takes a low angle shot from behind the firepot, framing her face tease softly through the dancing flames, her eyes concentrated, while everything else slowly fades into soft focus. The movement of her hands is kinetic and rhythmic, transforming the simple dough into bread under the gentle tutelage of the fire. Despite her humdrum surroundings, there’s a grace and serenity to her that makes the scene evocative and moving.