This one wasn't nearly as good as the other two. It doesn't have an exciting plot and the names are very confusing. I know it takes place in India, but some common names would have been nice. Anyway, it does focus on some issue that are applicable in today's world. People's priorities get in the way of their life. Mr. Das fantasizes about India as a tourist attraction, and he fails to appreciate it as a home for his parents. Also, Mrs. Das treats Mr. Kapasi like a shrink and tells him secrets that are none of his business. She wants help from him even though he makes it clear that he cannot give it. She makes her relationship with him rot very quickly due to her awkward secret telling.
I think that the message of this story is that people need to get their priorities in order. One should worry about family and other people's well-being above their own selfish interests. This is a universal theme that is applicable in all time periods.
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