Funny Boy (2020) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2020 · 109 min · English

Echo score 81

Directed by

Deepa Mehta

Starring

Agam Darshi, Ali Kazmi, Arush Nand, Brandon Ingram, David Hamilton, Nimmi Harasgama

Set in 1970s Sri Lanka, a time of increasing political unrest between the Tamil and Sinhalese communities, this coming-of-age story follows a young boy named Arjie. He grapples with his growing understanding of his own sexuality while navigating a society that struggles with difference and acceptance. The film portrays his poignant search for self-love and belonging amidst the escalating tensions and cultural clashes of the era, exploring themes of identity and family.