Cert: 15A

Joyland

Mon 12 Jun 2023
€9 Full Price
€7 Concession Price
Urdu & Punjabi with English Subtitles
Duration: 126 mins

Mon 12 Jun
8:00pm

Cinema, Film

Haider, married without children, is the youngest of two sons in a traditional Lahore family, where everyone lives under the same roof, and the main concern is ensuring the birth of a male heir. So,when Haider become a backup dancer to trans artist Biba, he keeps secret the true nature of his work. Soon he becomes attracted to Biba and before long the two are involved in an illicit romance.This impressive feature debut from Saim Sadiquses its complex central love story to sensitively explore societal expectations and rebellion. Joyland is the first ever Pakistani film chosen for the official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, and has also been selected as Pakistan’s submission to the 2023 Oscars.