Name: Lunch Hour
Genre: Animation, Short
Released: 2023-04-22
Duration: 2 min
Cast: Diya Joseph, Kiran Patel

A charming story about a biracial boy who's tired of his mom packing "the same boring cucumber sandwich" for lunch every day, especially when his classmates have "more interesting Indian foods." But he's about to learn an important life lesson: things aren't always as simple as they seem. The story is relatable and heartfelt, gently reminding us that the grass isn't always greener on the other side-no matter how it feels. Fortunately, there might just be a satisfying resolution to his lunchtime dilemma.

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