Payasam oscillates between the ideas of a long-lost love, and a comfortable, safe present. The story unfolds through the eyes of Aisha, for whom, her parents are the epitome of love and romance. However, a visit from her mother’s former love makes her think otherwise. Read on to know more... The sink is filled with dirty dishes. Amma had reminded me thrice before leaving for work to clean them. I look morosely at the pile and then at my watch. The dishes have been sitting there since yesterday as an aftermath of Amma and Appa’s anniversary celebrations. It is...