Night exterior in a peaceful Kerala village. The same elderly retired Major opens the front door of his quiet house and steps outside carrying his wooden walking stick. In the distance, the neighboring house glows beautifully with warm party lights and soft silhouettes of people celebrating. He pauses and looks toward the illuminated house with a subtle hopeful smile, then slowly begins walking toward it. Camera remains behind him and gently follows. Emotional cinematic Malayalam film atmosphere, warm lights against deep evening shadows, realistic movement, subtle film grain, 24fps, widescreen 16:9. Do not show death, sadness or tragedy. No text.