Film

Skin Deep

Director

Red Reddy

Year

2026

An Indian American teen's shot at popularity forces him to choose between his family's traditions and the social acceptance he desperately craves.

In 2008, on the first day back from winter break, senior year, Abhirup, an Indian American teen desperate for an invite to the party of the year, has to drive his cousin to school. To win over the cool kids, he hides everything that marks him as different, even what his fresh tattoo really means.