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Parent & Baby Screening

Sat 27 Jun 2026, 11:15 ,Cinema 3

Two men sit smiling at each other, sitting in a grassy field under two trees.

In this romantic drama from Rohan Kanawade, a closeted gay man returns to his hometown following a bereavement and reconnects romantically with his childhood friend.

After the death of his father, Anand (Bhushaan Manoj) accompanies his mother (Jayshri Jagtap) to their ancestral village to perform the final rites. Having not visited in years, he is worried about the questions that will be asked upon his arrival.

At first, there are objections to Anand's participation in the funerary rites as an unmarried man – then restrictions are placed on what he can do, eat and wear over the course of the ten days. Not wanting to add to the pressure on his mother at this vulnerable time, Anand complies, finding relief in reconnecting with his childhood friend, Balya (Suraaj Suman), who also lives a closeted life in the village.

This gentle, painterly debut feature from Kanawade premiered at Sundance 2025, where it was awarded the Grand Jury Prize in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition.

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Cinema 3

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue.

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.