Shot on location in Coorg, the film offers scenic views of the majestic estate and the idyllic life its owners lead.

The conversations, however, are less poetic. The dialogues oscillate between verbose and flippant throughout the film, consequently diluting the impact the film’s key moments could have otherwise had.

This is Warrier’s first feature, which might account for a couple of blind spots: too much holy-earth-karma blather on the voice-over, a bland soundtrack, touristy photography. Yet there are also moments when Coffee Bloom’s characters access deep reserves of hurt and despair, which is when the film’s bruised, beating heart is laid bare.

Coffee Bloom eventually reiterates the importance of strong fine black coffee, if only to get through the movie.