Rabi lost his father in a truck accident. His mother, Sukumari, had the chance to remarry but refused knowing a stepfather would likely reject Rabi, as is custom in rural India. She stays with her mother-in-law and sells leaves she gathers from the jungle for about $4 per month. Many in rural India eat their curry on leaf plates. They live on this and rice from the government. Rabi's current dream is to be a teacher.