From glitzy red carpets to critical acclaim at coveted film festivals, Neeraj Ghaywan`s Homebound has been making headlines for months now. A six-minute-long standing ovation at Cannes Film Festival, winning at the Toronto International Film Festival, and now becoming India’s official entry to the Oscars, the film has raised the stakes with its milestones. After travelling the world, the Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor starrer is now coming home, all set to hit the Indian screens. But is it worth the global ovations and awards back home? Let`s find out.

Plot

As seen in the trailer, the film begins with two young boys, Chandan (Vishal Jethwa) and Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter), who dream of becoming police constables, chasing the respect they`ve been deprived of. One belongs to the scheduled caste, while the other is a Muslim. Once they manage to make it to the exam, the system tests them, while they continue to fight their everyday battles with hope. The wait for the results keeps getting longer, and life keeps happening.