On 21 May 2025, Cannes Film Festival featured the Indian movie Homebound, and the audience applauded the film with a rare 9 minute standing ovation
This unusual show of appreciation highlighted the film’s strong storytelling and emotional depth, making it a special moment for Indian cinema at the festival.”.
This is the kind of moment that validates Homebound had hearts touched not only in India, but everywhere else too, with Indian stories leaving an impression worldwide.
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HOMEBOUND MOVIE
Title: Homebound
Director: Neeraj Ghaywan
Produced by: Dharma Productions (Karan Johar)
Executive Producer: Martin Scorsese
Main Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, Vishal Jethwa
Platform: Will release on Netflix after theaters
Cannes Premiere: May 21, 2025
Story Summary
Homebound is a moving tale of two childhood friends residing in a small town in North India. They want to become a part of the police force, thinking that that will get them respect from the society.
However, as they neared their aspiration, life started becoming tough for them .
Their friendship is tried and tested by adversity, pressure, and inner suffering.
The film reveals how grand dreams at times cost something and how friendship undergoes a change in stressful situations.
Cast and Performances
Ishaan Khatter worked immensely hard for the role, even shedding 10 kilos to fit the bill. The performance of his has been applauded to be extremely real and emotional.
Janhvi Kapoor does a significant job and brings the emotional depth to the narrative.
Vishal Jethwa delivers a power-packed performance and plays a vital role in the plot.
What Makes Homebound Special?
This movie is a blend of authentic storytelling and deep feelings. Backed by well-known Hollywood director Martin Scorsese, Homebound is bringing international eyeballs to Indian cinema.
It’s a Dharma Productions venture, which produces large-scale Bollywood movies, but Homebound is actually an indie (independent) at heart.
What we can look forward to:
1.A rich, emotional narrative
2.Great acting
3.A realistic portrayal of life in rural India
4.A movie that will resonate with both Indian and international audiences
Conclusion—
Homebound has made India proud by being screened at one of the biggest film festivals in the world. Its strong story and emotional content have drawn international acclaim.
However, it will soon be interesting to see how Homebound performs when it reaches theaters.
Getting praise and awards in Cannes, will the emotional and artistic film connect with the general audiences and box office? Who knows?
For now, Homebound is a positive move for Indian cinema on a global scale.