The film, which shows a relationship between a married man and a transgender woman, has opened in the U.S.. It's won awards and raves. But in Pakistan's trans community, some see a possible downside.
Pakistan's trans community shows love for 'Joyland' — but worries about a backlash wshu.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wshu.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Pakistan's trans community shows love for 'Joyland' — but worries about a backlash kwbu.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kwbu.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Joyland premiered at the 75th Cannes Film Festival (in Un Certain Regard) to a standing ovation. It went on to become the first Pakistani film to be shortlisted for the Oscars' Best International Feature Film section.