Donkeyhead

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Donkeyhead

2022

1h 45m

Comedy

Drama

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91%

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11 Reviews

92%

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Mona, a failed writer, carves out a life of isolation while caring for her ailing Sikh father but when he has a debilitating stroke her three successful siblings show up on her doorstep determined to take control of the situation.

Aparita Bhandari

Globe and Mail

03/10/2022

Even if Darshi hasn’t written Mona from personal experience, she clearly knows the character intimately, and gives Mona a kind of stubborn vulnerability that’s totally relatable.

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (LAist)

01/26/2022

I thought it was quite well done... Generally, I think it worked quite well.

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Beatrice Loayza

New York Times

01/21/2022

Despite her minor rebellions, Mona remains a frustratingly opaque character; a stereotypically troubled woman whose eventual awakening merits a shrug at most.

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Jorge Ignacio Castillo

Planet S Magazine

03/15/2022

3/5

Donkeyhead is at its best when it focuses on Mona’s tailspin which is well-drawn, complex, and alternatively entertaining and horrible to watch.

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Chris Knight

National Post

03/14/2022

3/5

Donkeyhead is not a ribald laughfest but a thoughtful examination of immigrant experiences and filial expectations -- a little goofiness perhaps, but if you come for the comedy, stay for the drama.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

02/27/2022

B-

Enriching but trite family drama.

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04/25/2022

Donkeyhead is essential viewing for all immigrants and others alike. It is the story of the black sheep of a Regina Punjabi immigrant family. The film is a landmark achievement because it is well written, well directed and very well acted and has a mature theme that is at the same time hilarious and relatable. South Asian storytelling in Canada (and North America) has really reached the next level.

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03/13/2022

Brilliant script, brilliant cast, Beautifully shot and directed. Touching but hilarious....must see movie of 2022!

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02/26/2022

Amazing film. Reminded me so much of Rachel Getting Married in the best way possible. Go see this movie!

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02/15/2022

Very fresh look at the dynamic s of a family in crisis. All characters are well rounded with each facing their own inner demons. Great writing, wonderful cast and a delight to see

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Synopsis

Mona, a failed writer, carves out a life of isolation while caring for her ailing Sikh father but when he has a debilitating stroke her three successful siblings show up on her doorstep determined to take control of the situation.

Director: Agam Darshi
Producer: Kelly Balon, Agam Darshi, Anand Ramayya
Screenwriter: Agam Darshi
Production Co: Karma Film Inc.
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 21, 2022
Runtime: 1h 45m