GENRE: Drama
RATING: R
RUNNING TIME: 2:07
RELEASE DATE: May 23, 2024
STARRING: Ali Junejo, Rasti Farooq, Alina Khan, Sarwat Gilani, Sohail Sameer, Salman Peerzada, and Sania Saeed
DIRECTOR: Saim Sadiq
WRITER(S): Saim Sadiq
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: Haider, a timid man living in Lahore, Pakistan, secures a job as a backup dancer at a Bollywood-style burlesque while telling his family he's a theater manager. This new role disrupts the traditional dynamics of his home and allows Haider to explore his identity. His life takes a transformative turn when he forms a deep connection with Biba, a strong-willed trans woman who leads the show, opening his eyes to new perspectives and challenging societal norms. Winner of the Queer Palm and the Un Certain Regard Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival.