“Are societal norms superior to human lives?”
Rudra, a Hindu budding painter finds himself entangled in a polygamous relationship with Vaishnav, a Christian Chef and Samaira, a Muslim divorced mother. When news of their unconventional union becomes public, leaders from the local Visakhapatnam community unite their followers in a tragic act of violence against the trio. “To know a story but not the emotions causing it to turn out that way is not knowing the story itself.”
Pavan Karthik, known for his unique storytelling in "When the Sky and the Land Meet," takes readers on a non-linear journey, unravelling the emotions that led to this heartbreaking outcome.
Through Rudra, we witness the exploitation and hardships faced by labourers in Dubai, feeling the weight of personal losses he endures. Vaishnav’s narrative exposes the pain of suppressing his true self and enduring the torment of conversion therapy. Samaira’s life serves as a cautionary tale of how unfortunate your life could turn around when associated with the wrong people.
"Three Hearts" is a soul-stirring exploration of love, identity, and the devastating consequences of societal intolerance.