Cactus Pears

Friday, November 21 - Thursday, December 11, 2025

Friday, November 21 at 7:00 show: Q&A with director Rohan Kanawade, moderated by actor Kal Penn after the show.

Saturday, November 22 at 4:10 show: Q&A with director Rohan Kanawade, moderated by filmmaker Mira Nair

Saturday, November 22 at 4:10 show: Extended intro with director Rohan Kanawade and filmmaker Mira Nair

Sunday, November 23 at 4:10 show: Q&A with director Rohan Kanawade, moderated by critic Siddhant Adlakha 

Anand, a 30-something city dweller compelled to spend a 10-day mourning period for his father in the rugged countryside of western India, tenderly bonds with a local farmer who is struggling to stay unmarried. As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.

World Cinema Grand Jury Prize – Dramatic, Sundance Film Festival

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

 

• Country India, UK, Canada
• Language Marathi with English subtitles
• Running Time 112 minutes
• Format DCP
• Distributor Strand Releasing
• Director Rohan Parashuram Kanawade
• Cast Bhushaan Manoj, Suraaj Suman
• Accessibility Assistive Listening, T-Coil

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