In India, two childhood friends—one Muslim, the other of the lowest caste—aim to become police officers, convinced that doing so will free them from the discrimination they and their families experience daily. Life, however, has other plans—college, thankless jobs, the lure of the big city, a budding romance—culminating in an unforgettable journey home. Based on a simple photograph of compassion that captured Indian social media and inspired a New York Times story, Homebound is a tribute to friendship, allyship, and the indefatigable power of hope.