The Lunchbox
Can You Fall In Love With Someone You Have Never Met?
Overview
A mistaken delivery in Mumbai's famously efficient lunchbox delivery system (Mumbai's Dabbawallahs) connects a young housewife to a stranger in the dusk of his life. They build a fantasy world together through notes in the lunchbox. Gradually, this fantasy threatens to overwhelm their reality.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Set in Mumbai, 'The Lunchbox' offers a unique insight into Indian society, focusing on the lives of senior citizens often overlooked in mainstream cinema. It also explores traditional practices like dabbawalas (lunch box delivery service) and the complexities of modern urban life.
- Engaging narrative that blossoms into a beautiful tale of unexpected friendship.
- Exceptional performances by Irrfan Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, which add depth to their characters.
- Heartwarming plot with themes of loneliness, love, and human connection that resonate universally.
- Poignant dialogue filled with wit and wisdom that complements the story's emotional journey.
Fun Facts
- The film's director, Ritesh Batra, is of Indian descent but was born and raised in the USA. 'The Lunchbox' was his debut feature film.
- The dabbawalas who appear in the movie are real-life Mumbai lunch box deliverymen known for their exceptional efficiency and accuracy.
- The central characters, Saajan Fernandes and Ila, were named after popular Hindi film actors Dilip Kumar (Saajan) and Sridevi (Ila), who passed away shortly before the film's release.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Can You Fall In Love With Someone You Have Never Met?"
Italiano
IT
Title: Lunchbox
"Ti innamoreresti di qualcuno che non hai mai incontrato?"
Français
FR
Title: The Lunchbox
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Deutsch
DE
Title: Lunchbox
"Eine kleine Prise Glück kann Dein Leben verändern."
Pусский
RU
Title: Ланчбокс
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Español
ES
Title: The Lunchbox
"¿Se puede enamorarse de alguien que nunca has conocido?"
Where to Watch
Cast
Crew
Reviews
On the whole time, I'm watching the film like the guy who stares next to mr. Fernandez Desk with wired, bizarre, strange, funny, odd, curious, peculiar, erratic, crazy.
**"Dear ila, the food was very salty today"**
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Trailer
The Lunchbox- OFFICIAL TRAILER- ON BLU-RAY and DIGITAL
Trailer
The Lunchbox | Official Trailer HD (2013)