Cactus Pears

A family consecrates the loss of its patriarch with a 10-day mourning period that strands Anand in the countryside he long ago deserted for Mumbai. Grief’s common phases (poring over old photos, sharing beloved memories) coexist with local rituals, all while Anand’s hidden desires materialize in a rekindled friendship with childhood companion Balya.

World Cinema Grand Jury Prize – Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival

“A sensual, tender queer romance.” -RogerEbert.com