Reel Talk: Homebound

Popcorn? Check. Snacks? Absolutely. Feelings? Probably.

Join us for a deeply moving evening as we screen Homebound – Neeraj Ghaywan's critically acclaimed film that has taken the world by storm (Cannes standing ovation, India's Oscar submission, executive produced by Martin Scorsese).

This isn't just a film. It's a profound meditation on friendship, dignity, and what it means to chase hope in a system that wasn't built for you.

The story follows Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), two childhood friends from a North Indian village who dream of becoming police officers – believing a uniform might finally earn them the respect their identities have always denied them. One is Muslim, one is Dalit, and both carry the weight of invisible walls that decide who gets dignity and who doesn't.

Set against the backdrop of the 2020 pandemic, this is a story about friendship that becomes survival, about dreams deferred, and about the quiet resilience it takes to keep showing up when everything is stacked against you.

When: Friday 17th April 2026
Content note: This film deals with themes of caste discrimination, religious prejudice, and pandemic hardship. It's emotionally heavy but profoundly compassionate.
Bring: An open heart and tissues

Come ready to feel deeply, to witness incredible performances, and to sit with the kind of story that stays with you long after the credits roll.

"One of the most honest and important Indian films in recent years."