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Homebound is a tale of powerful acting and sensitive direction.
It took 10 years for the director of the movie “Masaan” to make another great movie and he made one that got a direct entry in Oscar. Homebound movie was released without any discussion in cinemas filled with human emotions. This movie was highly appreciated in Toronto International Film Festival, and with this it has also become India’s official entry for Oscar 2028. It is artistic with strong acting and sensitive direction. According to the websites this movie box office collection of Rs. 29 lakhs on first day.
Acting won hearts
“Homebound” is the story of two friends living in a small village in North India who, since childhood, dream of becoming police officers and, like every middle-class child, serve their parents so that people respect them. Ishan Khattar as Shoeb strikes such a balance of tenderness and anger that you will be left in awe. Vishal Jethwa’s character of Chandan is a calm storm, harboring anger, shame, and longing, often expressed in silence. Janhvi Kapoor has a little less screen time but leaves a lot to be desired by the audience.
What is the meaning of Homebound?
This film beautifully portrays emotions and real-life challenges like “Masaan.” Homebound is about returning to our hometown, where everything is friends, family, farms, and moral responsibility. Two friends dream of becoming police officers, but as they get closer to achieving their dreams, their friendship and relationships face many challenges. These challenges lead to a breakdown in their friendship. The film’s true impact lies in the emotional truth of the final scene. People who came after watching the movie are praising the direction, story and the work of the actors.
Cencor board made eleven changes
Before the release of the film, the CBFC approved a total of 11 changes in the film. Along with this, the board has reduced the 77 second cricket match scene to 32 seconds. The committee has muted and replaced words in a total of 6 scenes of the film, apart from this, they have removed the five second dialogue “Aalu ghobhi….khate hain”. Not only this, the word ‘Gyan’ has also been removed from the film.
Directing and writing
Neeraj Ghaywan returns after “Masaan” with a film that showcases growth, maturity, and courage. His direction is gentle, focusing on friendship and joyful human bonds, but always with the awareness that the characters are grappling with each other. Showcasing a grassroots story in India, spanning 10 years, and bridging a nexus of employment dreams and cultural unity, is a significant achievement in itself. What’s even more remarkable is that the film was released in theaters directly from the Toronto Film Festival without any fanfare for promotion. While the film’s homebound earnings haven’t been particularly impressive, it’s garnering positive critical praise.
Should I watch Homebound or not?
Two friends, a Muslim and a reserved category person, like millions of youth in the country, appear for government job exams and look after their family responsibilities like building a house and gaining respect in society. But their friendship faces real life challenges and how they manage them is shown in this film. If you have seen “Masaan” then you will like this film too, especially the last scene of the film which will make you very emotional. While leaving the theatre, you will definitely praise the acting and direction of this film.
Rating and cast
This film has got a rating of 7.6 in IMDB and its acting is being praised a lot. Talking about casting, Ishaan Khattar, Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor are in the lead roles of this film.