This Hindi movie is a pretty straightforward slice-of-life story that tries to give a modern look at what it's like to be a single, professional gay man. It dives into how he understands who he is, the chances he missed out on, and the personal choices he’s made along the way. The director used three parallel timelines to tell the story, which honestly didn't make much sense to me. While the core idea was actually pretty interesting, I really feel like this would have worked way better as a short film considering the point it was trying to make. Still, it wasn't a bad watch. The plot centers on Rachit, a city professional, and his friend Shikhar as they hang out for an evening. Rachit is a polished, urban guy, while Shikhar has more of a "small-town" rustic vibe, and you can really see the contrast between them when they talk. As the night goes on, Rachit starts thinking back to some old memories from a long time ago. He remembers being an intern after college in ...
Thiago is a young man of 18 who is simple, Christian, and passionate about astrophysics. He lives with his religious mother and sister in a happy family. His best friend is Lucas, who is not very good at studies and Thiago helps him a lot. His life takes a turn when he realizes that he is developing feelings for his best friend. As their friendship deepens, Thiago is confronted with unexpected feelings that go beyond his comprehension. Intrigued, Thiago embarks on a quest for self-knowledge and acceptance, seeking to complexities of the human heart. He meets a trans girl, who gives him some info on how to balance his feelings alongwith religion and how Jesus mens to love everyone. But he is still confused. Interestingly Lucas feels the same and one day he kisses Thiago leaving him even more confused. As he dives into this journey, some obstacles make him question his faith, the universe, and his growing passion. This is when his mother reminds him that love can never be wrong and manages to make sure Thiago never thinks he is doing anything wrong just because he is gay. He returns his love and kiss to Lucas.
The film is a sensitive story that addresses themes such as faith, identity, and the challenges of youth. The story focuses on the internal conflict of a young man dealing with his feelings and the expectations of society and religion. The acting is decent but I found some scenes were unnecessary like the conversations around God feels repetitive just because it happens between so many people. Also I am not sure how Thiago's love for universe and space fits into all this? The boys are both cute and have good chemistry. The mother's character is the best since at one side she is deeply religious but is also modern in the sense that she knows love cannot be wrong. And if you push your kids too much, it could have consequences. Most scenes between mother and daughter also could be deleted. They offer no value except showing how understanding the mother is. Overall a decent attempt at telling a story of acceptance and self-discovery and how to reconcile religion with being gay. (5.5/10)
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