Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival 2020

Expectations: Iris Prize 2

Expired October 31, 2020 11:45 PM
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3 films in package
We Need to Talk About the Ring.
Though same-sex marriage is now legal in her hometown, Xin, resolves to give up her successful career in the U.S. and return home. Xin's parents eagerly await their daughter's return. However, little do they know about Xin's intentions to take advantage of Taiwan's new same-sex marriage laws. Caught between love and family, Xin risks both her family and lover and is forced to own up to her true feelings.
Boys (Banim).
Nadav, 17, wants to serve in a combat unit, even though his mother does not agree because he is from a bereaved family. When he discovers that his coach is gay too, his perspective on military service and masculinity in general changes.
Saving Chintu.
Sam and Oliver are a gay couple who travel all the way from the United States to India to adopt Chintu The little boy is infected with HIV and lives in an orphanage. However, there are bumps on the road as India’s adoption rules do not favour same sex couples, which acts as a deterrent to complicate the situation. Sam seeks the help of his close friend Meera to cross the hurdle. This leads to a misunderstanding with Oliver who feels left out. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Dr. Sanjay and his wife Asha who consider adoption to make their family complete. Will Sam and Oliver be able to overcome the obstacles they face? And will Chintu be saved and get a loving home to experience the bliss of parental love? That’s the answer we look for in the film.
The films in this programme are eligible for the Co-op Audience Award. The voting period has closed. Stay tuned for the results!
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Living up to your family’s high hopes can be almost impossible to navigate, especially as an LGBT+ person. When the world expects families to fit a traditional ideal, what does that mean for the dreams of parents, would-be parents, and the kids caught in the middle?

An American -Indian gay couple travels to India to adopt a child living with HIV in an Indian orphanage. Will the couple be able to cope up with the cultural challenges in India?

  • Year
    2020
  • Runtime
    25 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    India
  • Director
    Tushar Tyagi
  • Screenwriter
    C. Wright, Tushar Tyagi, Sanyam Kumar
  • Producer
    Ritika Jayaswal , Adil Hussain, Tushar Tyagi
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