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Shoba and Shukumar's House

This place is big enough for an unhappy married couple to avoid each other on weekends.

Shoba and Shukumar's Baby

This symbolizes a great loss and the end of a relationship.

The Telling Game

When the lights are out, this reminds Shoba of her childhood at the grandmother's house in India.

The Candles

Shukumar puts these in an ivy pot.

Picture of a Woman

This object is kept a secret by Shukumar until the telling game.

Sweater Vest

This was an anniversary gift to Shukumar that is exchanged for cash.

The Lights

These allow Shoba and Shukumar to speak honestly with each other.

Last Night Secrets

These are given by Shoba and Shukumar in anger.

Lilia's Parents' House

This is where characters host dinner for visiting Indians and other nationals from their homeland.

Mr. Pirzada's Candy Gifts

These are treated as prayers by Lilia...

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