The Forbidden Fruit

In the confines of a confession booth, a young man and a priest confront their pasts and futures in "The Forbidden Fruit." Years ago, a young boy's attempt to come out to his priest was met with disapproval and discouragement. Now, as a grown man, he returns to the same booth with a confession that will not only reveal the depths of his own journey but also challenge the priest's beliefs and alter the course of his life forever. This dialogue-driven LGBTQ drama explores themes of identity, faith, and the transformative power of truth.

  • Ashwin Shridhar
    Director
    Vulpecula
  • Ashwin Shridhar
    Writer
    Vulpecula
  • Rhys Davies
    Producer
    Finding Richard
  • Rachel Carter
    Producer
  • Ashwin Shridhar
    Producer
    Vulpecula
  • Abhiram Vinod
    Production Coordinator
  • Anandu S Nair
    Key Cast
    "Victim"
  • Arjun Bivin
    Key Cast
    "Priest"
  • Ajil Thankachan
    Key Cast
    "Priest's nephew"
  • Zainul Abid Kalathingal
    Key Cast
    "Bloodied body"
  • Abhiram Vinod
    Key Cast
    "Abductor"
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, Crime, LGBTQ
  • Runtime:
    8 minutes 51 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 11, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    3,500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    Malayalam
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, BlackMagic 4K
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - De Montfort University
Director - Ashwin Shridhar