In the heart of a bustling city far from their ancestral homeland, a Kashmiri Pandit family juggles the complexities of modern life while caring for his grandfather, who struggles with memory loss. Following the recent passing of his wife, the grandfather is overwhelmed by a profound sense of void. For him, Kashmir has come to symbolise his late wife–a place that now represents the emotional connection he yearns to reclaim. Once indifferent to the idea of returning to Kashmir, he now feels a deep need to reconnect with his roots. The family’s eventual trip to Kashmir becomes a meaningful exploration of the grandfather’s grief and longing, as well as an opportunity to understand the current state of their displaced community. “Battkoch” meaning “Lane of Kashmiri Pandits” captures a family’s emotional journey and cultural roots.