Pankaj is a small-town theatre actor with dreams of making it big in Mumbai. But faced with obligations to his family, which is under a deep financial strain post the lockdown, he is forced to weigh his dreams and make a choice.

After a spectacular debut with Gamak Ghar, Achal Mishra is back with a tender tale of hope quashed by economic realities. Following the awkward aspiring actor protagonist, Dhuin paints a poignant portrait of small-town life, where the move to the city is an ever-elusive dream.