Forward Drive

A quiet, uneasy chamber piece where public scrutiny turns a private life into something tense and tender to sit through.

Directed by

Anomaa Rajakaruna

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Poojana Dandeniya, Pasan Ranaweera, Samanalee Fonseka

Overview

A well-known cricketer’s sexual orientation becomes a hot topic in social media and he tries to isolate himself from his teammates, friends, and family. He becomes suspicious of his partner and a popular singer who lives next door tries to reconcile them. Finally, the cricketer’s mother arrives at his home and meets his partner for the first time.

How it feels

Tense, melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, sexuality, media

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

Your rating is saved. See your suggestions, or find titles like this one below.

Rate it, and Mesmero finds titles that feel like it. You do not need an account.

Search YouTube for a trailer (opens in a new tab)