Joyland

Synopsis

Gentle and timid, Haider (Ali Junejo) lives with his wife Mumtaz (Rasti Farooq), his father, and his elder brother’s family in Lahore, Pakistan. Following a long spell of unemployment, Haider finally lands a job at a Bollywood-style burlesque, telling his family he is a theater manager, when in actuality, he is a backup dancer. The unusual position shakes up the steadfast traditional dynamics of his household and enables Haider to break out of his shell.

Listed at AFS

Archived on the AFS site between Sun, May 14 2023 and Wed, May 20 2026, across 5 captures. These dates are inferred from Wayback Machine captures and may not be accurate.