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Adil Hussain (Life of Pi) stars as Rajiv, an overworked businessman who agrees to honor the final wish of his father, Daya, by accompanying him to the holy city of Varanasi. There, they check in to the Hotel Salvation, where residents are given just two weeks to live out their final days or return home. While Daya revels in the simple pleasures of this timeless place, Rajiv finds himself burdened by the many obligations he left behind. The story of family bonds and the acceptance of death is universal, but with a light touch and a deeply observant style, Bhutiani deeply grounds his film in the reality of Indian culture and daily life. Screening will be followed by an in-person discussion with director Shubhashish Bhutiani and moderator Ritesh Batra, director of The Lunchbox.