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  • 2hr 6m
  • 82

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Release Date:

Apr 7, 2023

Runtime:

2hr 6m

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.

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Based on 22 Critics
5.5

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Mixed or average reviews based on 8 Reviews
70
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.

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Amy Nicholson
The New York Times
80
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.

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Wendy Ide
The Observer (UK)
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