Noontide toll

Vasantha, a retired driver, navigates post-civil war Sri Lanka in his van, transporting diverse passengers. Through his self-deprecating wit and folksy wisdom, he uncovers their uncertain lives and the lingering impact of the past. As he journeys from Jaffna to Galle, Vasantha confronts his own history and his country's, seeking the promise of the future. This collection offers a perceptive and somber portrait of a nation grappling with its ghosts.