3rd i SFISAFF: Cactus Pears

A sensitive and poetic study of bereavement, along with a powerful exploration of a mother-son bond, Kanawade’s feature is a tender, intimate, and sensual portrait of being queer in a rural, lower-class Indian farming community. The first Indian and Marathi language film to win in the world cinema drama competition at the Sundance Film Festival, it has resonated emotionally with audiences across borders.