Badnam Basti – Language: Hindi
An adaptation of Kamleshwar Prasad Saxenaa's eponymous novel, this artfully hewn, musical melodrama traces a circular relationship between its three main characters: dashing truck driver bandit Sarnam, the lovely Bansuri who he saves from being raped and handsome Shivraj, who works in a temple is later hired by Sarnam.
We Are Faheem & Karun – Language: Kashmiri, Hindi
In a remote Kashmiri village, reserved security guard Karun forms a forbidden bond with Faheem, a man torn between tradition and desire. Through stolen glances, online flirtation, and secret visits, their connection challenges beliefs and loyalties. Faheem’s angry brother and a conflicted society threaten their tenderness, embodying the clash between conservative culture and love’s resilience. Yet Karun’s hope and love shine defiantly.
A Little Bit of Glitter – Language: English, Hindi
When Vidya, a 62-year-old recently-widowed Indian woman sublets a room in her house to a 19-year-old black gay man, she re-discovers her sense of self and her love for makeup, despite complications from her family.
Elijah – Language: Bengali, English
A South Asian Muslim cab driver in New York grapples with financial hardship from collapsing taxi medallion values and his daughter’s coming out as transgender, forcing him to confront the limits of love and understanding.
Farewell – Language: English, Tamil
Two friends, one with a broken heart, the other about to marry, embark on a daylong journey that forces them to confront unresolved pasts and shared grief in the hope of renewal.
Adrenaline – Language: English, Hindi
A gripping virtual reality game becomes real for two best friends as they confront shocking revelations and rising tensions, leading to dramatic real-life consequences. Unaware that even in a virtual game, the adrenaline rush is still very real.
Ruse – Language: Hindi, English
On a rainy afternoon, somewhere between innocence and awareness, three adolescent girls find themselves in the middle of a dance that takes on a life of its own
