Joyland
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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
- Ali Junejo
- Rasti Farooq
- Alina Khan
- Sarwat Gilani
- Salmaan Peerzada
- Sohail Sameer
- Sania Saeed
- Ramiz Law
- Honey Albela
- Priya Usman Khan
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- Dec 1, 2022
Joyland is a devastating tale where almost everyone is guilty, but no one, in particular, is to blame.
NobleNov 30, 2022All she wanted was an air conditioner… (or two)
trainwrecktimNov 5, 2022***vague spoilers*** The ocean is huge and life feels small. Joyland is about the inner turmoil within the lives of a few people, but its depiction of repression and desire feels very expansive. Touching upon patriarchy within Pakistan, Joyland presents a world where…
Darren Carver-Balsiger - Jan 27, 2023
“i’m going to be the first bride to do her own makeup.”god this absolutely destroyed me
james💫Nov 29, 2022"Can I get a job after marriage?" "If you want to" "But if you'll be working after we get married, then what will I do? be a housewife?" "If you want to" ❤️❤️❤️❤️
RioFeb 24, 2023cinema really is such a special thing isn’t it
aaron - Dec 2, 2022
am i still invisible?
crimsen 泓Nov 29, 2022It's been hard for me to cry, except in films. Cinema has enabled me to process my emotions, provided me an outlet where I can release everything that suffocated me from within. Yet, its been rare that I cried for myself than for the film, or its characters. There are many…
Ashwani KumarNov 5, 2022AFI 2022: film #5 “whatever i’m doing, i’m doing for myself” an impactful ensemble about autonomy and identity. takes a bold change in direction by the final act that i wasn’t anticipating, but the more i sit with it, the more correct it feels. a wonderful and haunting…
Lucy
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- angele lovedJoyland
beautiful and full. you will laugh and grieve and be hopeful and hopeless. it feels like living a couple months in the life of someone else, and there’s an intimacy in that. it moves slowly but is full of detail and motivation. i will never forget this
Shiv Reddy lovedJoylandThis is fearless filmmaking. The themes of bravery and freedom in this film make it profound and relatable. A revolutionary moment for Pakistan that I hope inspires change. Everyone wants to be seen as who they are.
Ahyan Naveed is "meh" onJoylandBeautiful movie really highlights the social corrupts of such a blinded, extremist society…beautiful cinematography portrayal of the things that people fail to see however outrage against this movie was justified as some beliefs were not in line with the muslim domestic audience
- Raj Persaud lovedJoyland
Perhaps one of the best Pakistani films I've ever seen. And certainly one of the best of 2023. A cathartic blend of funny, heartbreaking, thought-provoking & inspiring. Yes, it's a critique of contemporary Pakistan but it's also an affirmation of the roaring potential of its ppl
Bella Kamiya lovedJoylandReally good movie!!! Outstandingly performed, great characters, great story, I laughed and I mourned, THIS IS GOOD STORYTELLINGGG if I’m not experiencing every emotion in the book then I don’t want it.
Schloofy lovedJoylandMore people should see this. It’s wonderful.
- Chantelle lovedJoyland
I wish she ran away...
H dislikedJoyland1/10
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- UCUrmi Chatterjee
Metacritic
Apr 6, 2023
Outrage works in the movie’s favor; this polite weepie needs the added spice. While about an unconventional affair, the movie is more interested in suppression and restraint.
Amy Nicholson
The New York Times
Feb 25, 2023
Richly detailed and superbly acted across the board, the film cast a scathing eye over the rigid social constraints that ensnare anyone who fails to conform.
Wendy Ide
The Observer (UK)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Joyland (2023)?
The movie is 2hr 6min long.
What's Joyland (2023) about?
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.
Who's the cast of Joyland (2023)?
- Ali Junejo as Haider
- Rasti Farooq as Mumtaz
- Alina Khan as Biba
- Sarwat Gilani as Nucchi
- Salmaan Peerzada as Father Aman
- Sohail Sameer as Saleem
- Sania Saeed as Fayyaz
- Ramiz Law as Qaiser
- Honey Albela as Ashfaq Saab
- Priya Usman Khan as Shagnam Rani
Who's the director behind Joyland (2023)?
Saim Sadiq directed Joyland (2023).
Who produced Joyland (2023)?
Apoorva Guru Charan, Sarmad Sultan Khoosat and Lauren Mann produced Joyland (2023).
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