Four years have passed since its Tribeca Film Festival premiere, and now director Bhaskar Hazarika’s tantalizingly unconventional Assamese film, ‘Aamis,’ is ready to sizzle on your screens via SonyLIV. If you’ve held onto that subscription you snagged while devouring ‘Scam 1992’ last year, consider it a cinematic bonus. ‘Aamis’ is more than just a movie; it’s a culinary romance designed to serve you a unique cinematic palate.

A Culinary Affair That Defies Convention

Nestled in the heart of Guwahati, ‘Aamis’ artfully introduces its main characters through a tranquil sequence of opening credits, subtly merging their everyday lives. From the very beginning, the film weaves an unspoken connection between Ph.D. student Sumon and the pediatrician Nirmali.

The Culinary Nexus of Romance

What begins as a chance medical consultation turns into a peculiar gastronomic journey. Sumon, part of an exclusive ‘club,’ lures Nirmali into a world of exotic meat-based delicacies. She starts craving these unconventional ‘dates,’ but as they venture further, it becomes clear they’ve crossed lines that society deems taboo. Nirmali’s husband’s early return only complicates matters, setting the stage for a narrative as delicious as it is disturbing.

Love, Loneliness, and Culinary Intrigue

You’ll be captivated as the film’s sumptuous shots of food intermingle with its delicate piano score. Like Nimrat Kaur’s character in “The Lunchbox,” Nirmali is isolated and neglected in her marriage. Her husband’s constant absence propels her towards Sumon, a man with a secret culinary society. The film’s artful storytelling unravels their forbidden love, taking viewers on a sensory journey filled with delightful gastronomy, self-discovery, and dangerous desire.