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The 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival (DIFF) will be held from October 30-November 2, at the Tibetan Children's Village in Upper Dharamshala. The festival has become a major platform for independent cinema in India over the past decade. This year, it will open with Neeraj Ghaywan's Homebound , which is based on a New York Times article by Basharat Peer.

Film details

About 'Homebound'

Homebound tells the story of two childhood friends from a small North Indian village who want to become police officers. As they get closer to their goal, their friendship is tested by ambition and social pressures. The film has been called a "poignant exploration of ambition, loyalty, and the complex realities of rural India."

Festival significance

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