# Joyland (2022)

> A tender yet devastating Pakistani family drama follows a married man whose secret attraction to a transgender performer exposes the suffocating demands of tradition.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/887443

## Facts

- Runtime: 127 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Saim Sadiq
- Cast: Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq, Alina Khan, Sarwat Gilani, Salmaan Peerzada, Sohail Sameer, Sania Saeed, Ramiz Law
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19719976/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, poignant, reflective evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A forbidden love blossoms amidst the vibrant chaos of dance and self-discovery.

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