Kathmandu, June 2 -- Directed by PS Vinothraj, 'Kottukkaali' is a moving, slow-burning film.

It tells the story of a young woman who dares to say 'no' in a world that only accepts 'yes.' More importantly, it asks us: What happens when a woman refuses to obey, and how far will society go to make her submit?

The story begins in a rural village in Tamil Nadu. Meena (Anna Ben) refuses to marry Pandi (Soori) because she is already in love with a man from a lower-caste family. Her refusal confuses and embarrasses her family. But instead of asking why she said no, they jump to the conclusion that she must be possessed.

So, they take her to a local shaman to "cure" her. What follows is a road trip, both literal and emotional, filled with disco...