The protagonist in the movie is 10-year-old Gattu, played by Mohammad Samad.

The story revolves around Gattu, an illiterate boy, who is obsessed with kite-flying. He sneaks into a nearby school with the hopes of flying a kite.

The movie is directed by the talented Rajan Khosa, whose debut film in 1997 'Dance of the Wind' was well received by critics.

The other protagonist in the movie is the mysterious kite named 'Kali', that enchants Gattu.

The movie is produced by the Children’s Film Society of India, that is chaired by actress Nandita Das.

Gattu was well received at the Berlin Film Festival.