Upon the death of his father, Anand (Bhushaan Manoj), a Mumbai call-centre worker, returns to his home village of rural Maharashtra to observe the traditional ten-day mourning ritual.
Amidst the steadfast familial pressures to marry, Anand reconnects with his childhood friend Balya (Suraaj Suman), who faces similar scrutiny as an unmarried man.
Providing each other a sense of relief, the pair grow closer over the mourning period, culminating in a tender romance.
Cactus Pears premiered at Sundance 2025 where it won the World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic competition.
Two Black Boys in Paradise (15)
An animated version of Dean Atta’s poem sees two boys journey into a world of love and self-acceptance – a paradise for the pair to share.
Two Black Boys in Paradise has a running time of 9 minutes.
What is Lighthouse?
Lighthouse is a fortnightly discovery strand designed to give film lovers an opportunity to watch films that are slightly off the beaten track. These screenings are 'Pay What You Feel', allowing you to choose the price point that best suits you.
