The drama, which premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section earlier this year, stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor. Inspired by Basharat Peer’s 2020 New York Times essay “Taking Amrit Home,” the film follows two childhood friends from a small North Indian town whose shared dream of joining the police force unravels against the backdrop of caste divisions, religious tensions and the despair of the pandemic lockdown.
“A drama in which aspirations collide with harsh political realities, its tale of impoverished young men trying to escape their circumstances proves to be both a moving character piece, as well as a searing indictment of modern India,” Variety‘s review said.
“I’m deeply honored that ‘Homebound’ has been chosen as India…
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