Synopsis
The youngest son in a traditional Pakistani family takes a job as a backup dancer in a Bollywood-style burlesque and quickly becomes infatuated with the strong-willed trans woman who runs the show.
Cast
Joyland
2022 Punjabi Movie
Drama Comedy Crime
Filmmaker Saim Sadiq makes his directorial debut with Joyland, a truly touchingand beautiful film that will tug at your heartstring. Story starts with Haider, Following a long spell of unemployment, Haider lands a job at a Bollywood-style burlesque, telling his family he is a theater manager. In actuality, he is a backup dancer and becomes infatuated with a strong-willed trans woman, Biba. Each and every gesture of the characters of the film adds a different deep layer to the story. The performances in the movie are outstanding, especially especially Rasti Farooq's portrayal of Mumtaz, which is truly remarkable for me. The portrayal of our Society's mistake perfectly complements the emotional moments, elevating the film's impact. If you appreciate films that touch your heart and leave a lasting impression, The film is definitely going to break your heart and it may seem as if life has no meaning. This is a must-watch.
I started this movie with zero expectations and man this movie surprised me.A must watch for those who won't mind unconventional movies.
I am in awe of how authentic and heart breaking this film is! It made me feelso so much. What a great bunch of casts and such heartfelt performances. I am so glad I watched this....
Joyland is a beautiful film where life runs across the rules laid bypatriarchal values and machismo reigns supreme and how several characters try hard to chip the wood off to...
Sexuality is such a intricate thing! Haider living in a male dominatedhousehold, the suppression of masculinity is so high on him, that he develops a sort of craving to it. He...
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Before diving into the greatness of the films World...Iwanna mention Pakistan and their talented people....HOW a country like Pakistan mis - conceptionlyst by uss...what a talent...
Quite a tragedy; the story paints a pretty glum picture.A great attempt to express a unique story; with characters super authentic.
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Indie, artistic type but not slow or boring at all.Quality movie from pakistan
Characters never leave you completely 😞😞
Will move you deeply!! Even if u have a heart of stone😭
Joyland is a film that defies genre, in equal parts romantic comedy, familydrama and tragedy. This gem of a movie features incredible dialogue, beautiful cinematography, fully...
Conflicting emotions through and through.The art in every colourful frame to depict the conndrum of emotions, which were while being heavy only told beautifully on...
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Late watch this Pakistan's Gem 💎 Movie.
Pakistan 'gets sexuality lessons'.
Sexual repressions & yearning’s .
Joyland doesnt really go by it’s name it paints a picture of what a dogmaticsociety we live in, everyone struggling with their own insecurities and the truths which are pushed...
