A Tamil coming-of-age ceremony turns into a personal battle for Shanti, who has to hide her deepest secret behind a smile. As cultural traditions collide with private heartbreak, the woman must confront her family’s expectations placed upon her fertility and femininity – while protecting a truth that could change everything. Tender, intimate, and deeply moving, Ratthum (Blood) exposes the emotional burden many women carry – and the courage it takes to navigate identity, loss, and self-acceptance.