UNICORNS
A tough mechanic falls for a drag queen with Indian heritage, in this exciting queer romance
Director:
Sally El Hosaini / James Krishna Floyd
Running Time:
119 min.
Country:
United Kingdom
Year:
2024
Language:
English
Subtitles:
none
This screening is followed up by an aftertalk with Shirodj Raghoenath
When Luke stumbles across an underground nightclub he meets Aysha, and their first kiss yields fireworks. Spending more time together, they soon reveal their double lives: a single father working as a mechanic, Luke’s world is grey, austere. While Aysha’s world is adorned with sparkly dresses and colourful makeup, to her suspecting parents, he is Ashiq.
The film gently navigates the emotional journey they go through as their awkwardness melts away, but will they be able to see who they truly are across colours and across cultures?
