Homebound Movie (2025)

Homebound is a powerful drama movie directed by Neeraj Ghaywan. Set in a village in northern India, Homebound follows two childhood friends who dream of becoming police officers—a job that promises them dignity and a way out of their marginalized existence. As they prepare for the national police exam, their bond is tested by the harsh realities of systemic inequality, personal ambition, and growing desperation. The closer they get to their goal, the more their friendship is strained, revealing the emotional and societal costs of chasing a dream in a world that often overlooks people like them.The film stars Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, and it premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.