‘Homebound’ is Hindi cinema at its bravest

It captures the long, punishing journey of migrant workers during the pandemic while exposing the caste, labour and systemic inequalities they live with.

During the Covid-19 pandemic, we stayed inside, tried new recipes, watched shows with family and passed time with online games. Those moments felt safe because our homes protected us. During the same period, thousands of migrant workers in India were walking across states, trying to reach the very safety we were taking for granted. ‘Homebound’ brings this truth to the screen with clarity and pain.