Cactus Pears (2025)
Anand, a 30-something city dweller compelled to spend a 10-day mourning period for his father in the rugged countryside of western India, tenderly bonds with a local farmer who is struggling to stay unmarried. As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
Director: Rohan Kanawade
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: September 19, 2025
Cast
- Bhushaan Manoj - Anand
- Suraaj Suman - Balya
- Jayshri Jagtap - Suman
- Dhananjay Jambar - Kailas
- Sandhya Pawase - Parigha
- Hemant Kadam - Tukaram
- Vidhya Joshi - Vimal
- Ram Daund - Gajanan
- Harish Baraskar - Raja Mama
- Rani Kasliwal - Sangu
Screenplay
Cinematography: Vikas Urs
Editing: Anadi Athaley
Production: Lotus Visual Productions, Dark Stories, Taran Tantra Telefilms, Moonweave Films, Bridge PostWorks
Country: United Kingdom, India
Language: Marathi
Original Language: mr
Themes
Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning
Keywords
arranged marriage, grief, indian burial ground, indian ritual, marathi, closeted homosexual, gay romance, festival chéries chéris
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Cactus Pears about?
- Anand, a 30-something city dweller compelled to spend a 10-day mourning period for his father in the rugged countryside of western India, tenderly bonds with a local farmer who is struggling to stay unmarried. As the mourning ends, forcing his return, Anand must decide the fate of his relationship born under duress.
- Who directed Cactus Pears?
- Cactus Pears was directed by Rohan Kanawade.
- Who stars in Cactus Pears?
- Cactus Pears stars Bhushaan Manoj, Suraaj Suman, Jayshri Jagtap, Dhananjay Jambar, Sandhya Pawase, Hemant Kadam.
- How long is Cactus Pears?
- Cactus Pears has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Cactus Pears?
- Cactus Pears is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Cactus Pears produced?
- Cactus Pears was produced in United Kingdom, India.
- What are the themes of Cactus Pears?
- The themes of Cactus Pears include: Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Soul-Crushing Loss and Pain, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Widowers Striving for a New Beginning.