CACTUS PEARS (SABAR BONDA)

Writer/Director Rohan Kanawade | Length 112 Min | Language Marathi (with English subtitles)

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.

Winner – Best Short Film at Tasveer Film Festival 2024. The film is qualified for Oscars 2026

Selective Festival list and wins

2025 Sundance Film Festival – Grand Jury Prize Winner – World Cinema – Dramatic

2025 San Francisco International Film Festival – Special Jury Award – Global Visions

2025 New Directors / New Films – Official Selection

2025 IFFLA – Audience Award Winner / Special Mention: Talent