Acham (Fear / Timidity) :
Acham does not mean the sense of emotion when one feels during fear rather it means being alert taking into consideration the fear of strangers, unrelated men, offending others and others.
Nanam (Coyness / Shy):
Coyness in intimate settings, shyness which is the shyness which women posses.
Madam (Innocence) :
Innocence, as few say does not mean stupidity, but completely believing the man who marries her. This do not only apply to women, but also do apply for men.
Payirpu (Aversion) :
Aversion towards other men. This does not mean that you should not talk with other men
"Acham" means fear, "nanam" means shame, and "madam" means hesitation in Tamil. "Payirpu" refers to the act of planting seeds or the beginning stage of a process in Tamil.
"So Far from the Bamboo Grove" is set in Japan in the final days of World War II. The story follows a Korean family's experiences as they flee from the city of Keijo (now Seoul) to escape the advancing Soviet army.
According to Imdb.com It hasn't been made into a movie This is from Wikipedia: its a is a semi-autobiographical book written by Yoko Kawashima Watkins which takes place in the last days of World War II. An eleven-year-old Japanese girl, Yoko Kawashima must leave her home in Nanam (now part of Chongjin) of northern Korea with her family to travel south to Seoul, then to Pusan to be repatriated to Japan.