Fire Bird is a masterfully crafted tale of one man's search for the elusive concept of permanence. Muthu has his world turned upside down when his father divides the family land, leaving him with practically nothing and causing irreparable damage to his family's bonds. Through the unscrupulous actions of his oncerevered eldest brother, Muthu is forced to leave his once perfect world behind and seek out a new life for himself, his wife and his children.