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Synopsis
JOYLAND explores the many sides of love and desire in a patriarchal society. Gentle and timid, Haider lives with his wife Mumtaz, 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. As he acclimates to the new job, Haider becomes infatuated with the strong-willed trans woman Biba who runs the show—an unforeseen partnership that opens his eyes and ultimately his worldview, in ways both unexpected and intimate.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $20,638 (6.8% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 7.95 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 59.0% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 1 opening theaters/38 max. theaters, 4.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $304,675 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,701-10,800) | 10,797 | $304,675 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 15,301-15,400) | 15,366 | $211,586 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 17,801-17,900) | 17,825 | $516,261 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,069 | $304,675 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | April 7th, 2023 (Limited) by Oscilloscope Pictures |
| International Releases: | December 28th, 2022 (Limited) (France)
February 10th, 2023 (Limited) (Spain) February 24th, 2023 (Limited) (United Kingdom) April 13th, 2023 (Limited) (Netherlands) April 20th, 2023 (Limited) (South Korea) ... Show all releases |
| Running Time: | 126 minutes |
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| Keywords: | LGBTQ+, Family Drama, Unemployed, Dancing |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | Pakistan |
| Languages: | Urdu |
Ranking on other Records and Milestones
| Record | Rank | Amount | Chart Date | Days In Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top 2023 Theater Average | 36 | $20,638 | Apr 7, 2023 | 3 |