Aboard the Kandukaree on January 4, 1980 the boat's motor broke down, it wandered in the Indian ocean for almost 4 months.
The characters in "The Incredible Voyage of the Kandukaree" include young Viji, Rana, and Kali, who embark on a perilous journey to find a safe haven in India after fleeing from Sri Lanka to escape civil war. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and kind strangers who help them navigate their way.