Sunil is an NRI married to an American girl. His father lives in Kolkata with an old servant Shambhu. When Sunil returns home after fifteen years he sees the house is locked and his father has disappeared. Guilt-ridden Sunil starts looking for him.

Told through the story of a son’s tumultuous and self-reflective search for his father, Dattak is an emotionally engaging portrait of estrangement and reconciliation. Beautifully capturing the languid city of Kolkata, this relationship drama urges viewers to contemplate the small joys of life.