In a village bound by tradition, two men rediscover each other — and themselves

Following the death of his father, gay city-dweller Anand (Bhushaan Manoj) must return to his western Indian village of Maharashtra to observe the traditional 10-day grieving period and endure the suffocating love of his extended family. Besieged by nagging Aunties attempting to strong-arm him into marriage, Anand retreats into himself – until a connection with a childhood friend, Balya (Suraaj Suman) offers escape. The feature debut of Rohan Parashuram Kanawade, Cactus Pears is a tender study of bereavement, belonging, and the quietly radical act of being queer in a rural, lower-class Indian community

Winner – World Cinema Grand Jury Prize: Dramatic, Sundance 2025 | Winner – Maguey Award, FICG 2025 | Winner – Best Feature Film, SXSW London 2025 | Winner – Audience Award, Inside Out 2025

Contains mature themes, sexual content, and coarse language.

South Asian Taste food truck serving from 6pm - grab a feed and see the film!

Accompanying Short: Fourteen and Nine Months

Director: Yvette Turnbull | Year: 2025 | Rating: Unclassified 15+ | Run time: 9 mins | Country: Australia | Genre: Comedy, Coming of Age, LGBTQIA+ | Language: English

Fourteen and nine month year old Freya works at the kitchen supply store when a local lesbian couple come in looking to buy a turkey baster. Their unusual request sets Freya on a crash course in queer self-discovery.

Doors Open: 6:30 pm | Screening Starts: 7:00 pm | Food truck open from 6pm