| Director | Rohan Kanawade |
|---|---|
| Genre | LGBT-related film |
| Country | Canada, India, United Kingdom |
| Box office | $11,500 |
Anand, a call-centre employee in his thirties, lives in Mumbai with his mother, Suman. After his father dies following an illness, Anand and Suman travel to the family's ancestral village in rural Maharashtra for the funeral and a ten-day mourning period. Their relatives instruct them to observe a series of customary restrictions. Anand participates in the rituals while coping with his father's death and the end of a recent relationship.
Suman knows that Anand is gay, but his sexuality is not discussed openly with their extended family. During the mourning period, relatives repeatedly ask why he remains unmarried and suggest prospective brides. Anand avoids answering their questions, while Suman attempts to redirect the conversations.
Anand reconnects with Balya, an unmarried childhood friend who works as a farmer and herds his family's animals. Balya also faces pressure from his parents and neighbours to marry. He begins taking Anand with him on his daily trips into the surrounding fields, allowing the two men to spend time away from their families. They discuss their lives, previous relationships and the expectations placed upon them. Their friendship develops into a romantic relationship.
Balya regularly visits Anand's family home, while Anand spends time with Balya's family. Remembering that Anand enjoyed cactus pears as a child, Balya collects the fruit, removes its thorns and sends it to him. Suman receives the gift and does not object to Balya's continued visits.
As the mourning period continues, Anand and Balya consider whether they can remain together after Anand returns to Mumbai. Balya proposes moving to the city and finding work there. His parents oppose his departure and refer to his responsibilities in the village. Anand is uncertain about making decisions while he is still grieving, but Balya remains determined to leave.
When relatives continue to disparage Anand for being unmarried, Suman defends him, noting that he cared for his father during his illness and fulfilled his responsibilities as a son. After the ceremonies are completed, Anand speaks with Balya, asking if he still wants to come with him to Mumbai. Suman tells Anand that she will stay with her father for a few days.
Anand and Balya return to Mumbai. Anand takes out the framed photo of his father and breaks down crying, Balya comforts him. In the final scene, Anand and Balya lie together facing each other on the floor of the home.