India's vibrant cultural heritage is transformed into a single pivotal moment that alters the course of two nations. A brutal attack on an Indian international student in a train carriage serves as the backdrop for a remarkable rescue by an 'untouchable', a low-caste individual. This unexpected act of kindness sets off a chain reaction, drawing a young Australian journalist, Maria Kris, into a quest for truth. Her investigation uncovers deep-seated prejudices between the two countries, leading her to form an unlikely friendship with Indian student Giriraj. Together, they embark on a journey through India's troubled past and Maria's own city, revealing a hidden side of society.
The Colour of Darkness
A pivotal moment in India's cultural heritage sparks a chain reaction that irreversibly changes the course of history for two nations.