Tu Hai Mera Sunday

Set in densely populated Mumbai, this buddy movie about a group of amateur footballers is a real treat. Milind Dhaimade's feature debut finds a group of five men struggling to balance their busy work and home relationships with their desire to escape every Sunday to Juhu Beach – the one place with enough space to relax and play their beloved game. It's paradise. But then, during one match a senile old man joins in and kicks the ball into a nearby political rally. The punishment for the unintended misdemeanour is harsh and the friends' despondency at not being able to play becomes a reflection of each individual's own pressure-cooker life, threatening to boil over and severely test their bond of friendship. Dhaimade's depiction of straight men sharing emotions and love for each other as they struggle to win the day is both a rare and welcome sight. (London Film Festival)