The Boy, the Guru, and the Red String is about a boy named Bharat who lives in a pre-modern Indian village. People criticize him for being useless, so he decides to leave his village and find his own greatness, something we all strive for in different ways.
During his journey, Bharat learns valuable life lessons. He never loses faith in himself or the red string given to him by the village Guru. He believes this string has magical powers and will help him succeed in everything he does.