Wanakam Movie Nights - Episode 8
Join us in the living room for a heartwarming, light-hearted slice of modern Mumbai life. For this screening, we are bringing you a beautiful comedy-drama that celebrates second chances, unexpected friendships, and the transformative power of human connection.
About the Film
Duration: 127 minutes
Language: Hindi with English Subtitles
A solitary old widower trapped in a rigid routine, is suddenly jolted out of his comfort zone when his apartment is burgled. Prompted by a desire to break his isolation, he seeks out connection and crosses paths with a vivacious Punjabi woman who is a fellow lonely soul. When a second twist of fate lands them both at a police station, an unlikely, childlike friendship blossoms, leading them into small urban adventures.
In a parallel track, the film gently captures the struggles of Nanhe, a broke young migrant tailor hustling to make a living in the unrelenting streets of Mumbai. Directed by Vijay Maurya, this film bypasses flashy melodrama to deliver a poignant, life-affirming story about finding your own rhythm and joy in the later chapters of life.
Dinner & Service
Dinner Service: For those with dinner tickets, your Curry Bowls can be served any time before 19:20.
Late Arrivals: To protect the quiet, immersive environment of the living room once the screening begins, hot food service stops at 19:20. If you arrive later, don't worry—we will happily serve your dinner during the film’s interval.
Café Access: Our doors are open all day—feel free to drop in early, grab a drink, and find your favorite spot.
The Plan
Doors: Open all day (Drop in early to hang out in the café)
Dinner Service: Available until 19:20
Film Starts: 19:30 sharp
About the Space
Wanakam is a South Asian cultural café and community hub in Amsterdam Oost. We reject flat clichés and superficial stereotypes, choosing instead to celebrate the depth, plurality, and lived complexities of the South Asian diaspora and subcontinent through food, art, film, and honest conversation.
Come, grab a bowl, and let's enjoy the movie and chat together!