France / Mar 21, 2026 / Sundial Film Festival
14min
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Rahul, a 7-year-old South Asian boy, is teased at school for his traditional food and decides to change himself in order to fit in. Meanwhile, his mother, Deepika, wants to celebrate Holi, a vibrant Hindu festival, with her son.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Sabina Latif | The Lunch Lady |
| Stella Garimberti | The Head Teacher |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Lunchbox |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 21 marzo 2026 |
| Production | George Petrou, Jolynn Tng |
| Writer | Shubh Gaharwar |
| Casting | Elizabeth Williams |
| Editing | Bahar Tavakoli, Connor Burnett, Oliver Hardingham |
| Cinematography | Josh Downing, Zoé Rossel, Dario Reed, Joel Brick |
| Assistant directors | Flick Holmes, Djamel Turner, Ellis Waynforth, Shubh Gaharwar, Lily Dawson Desmurs |
| Lighting | Yukie Seto Hang Chi |
| Camera operators | Zoé Rossel, Josh Downing, Dario Reed, Joel Brick |
| Additional photography | Josh Downing, Zoé Rossel, Dario Reed, Joel Brick |
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| Production design | Caroline Kirkpatrick |
| Music | Zak Clowes, Jonah Wardle, Alec Taylor, Zara Weltman |
| Sound | Zak Clowes, Jonah Wardle, Alec Taylor, Zara Weltman |
| Costume design | Krishita Desai, Tanya Wadhawan |
| Makeup | Tanya Wadhawan, Krishita Desai |
| Hairstyling | Krishita Desai, Tanya Wadhawan |
Release dates
Premiere
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