Nani's Kitchen

Overview

A dramatic short film about identity, truth, and liberation in the face of loss. After her husband’s death, Nani—a recently widowed Indo-Caribbean matriarch—embraces newfound freedom in her solitude, only to be interrupted by an unexpected lunch with her daughter and grandchildren. When confronted about her late husband’s affair, Nani chooses to protect his truth: he was queer. Her response reveals a complex love and a deep understanding of human frailty. Standing firm in her choices, Nani redefines strength and dignity, embodying a new kind of hero—an immigrant elder dancing into her next chapter while carrying both grief and joy.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

October 17, 2025

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Gabriel Hudson,Zayne Mohotoo,Chelsea Bujan,Nadine Bhabha,Kavin Ketheeswaran,Nylan Parthipan,Leela Sithal

Director

Stephanie Sonny Hooker

Writer

Stephanie Sonny Hooker

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt36207080