Lonely Walls

Lonely Walls

2013 · 40 min

A father and son navigate a fragile relationship when the son comes out as gay, confronting fear, rejection, and societal pressure. He soon discovers that his father harbors the same truth about himself. Through quiet moments and tender confrontation, the story explores identity, acceptance, and intergenerational understanding, offering a sensitive portrayal of LGBTQ+ experiences in Indian society.

Directed by Rohan Kanawade

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