In this film that was very nearly scrapped when the Indian Army refused cooperation, Karun is a border guard appointed to a new checkpoint outside the tiny town of Gurez, home to college student Faheem. Though both are closeted, an immediate attraction sparks when Faheem flirtatiously hands Karun an apple as he makes his daily journey through the checkpoint. Their burgeoning relationship faces numerous hurdles, from religious differences to political unrest as tensions flare between the military and the citizens of Gurez. Both men must wrestle with not only external pressures but their own internal convictions in this poignant and heart-wrenching drama.
“In We are Faheem and Karun acclaimed filmmaker, Onir, weaves an intimate portrait of friendship, love, and identity in modern-day Mumbai. Faheem, a quiet dreamer trying to build a life of stability, and Karun, a free-spirited musician searching for his voice, share an unshakable bond that’s tested when their worlds begin to drift apart.”
