This review was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
Since first breaking out onto the North American scene withMs.
MarvelandPolite Society, Nimra Bucha has rightfully become one to watch.
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Bucha holds a majestic quality to her performance that will have your undivided attention.
While they share genuine chemistry, Hamza Haq, best known for his role in CTVsTransplantis just as dynamic.
Add the stunning costumes and production design into the mix, and the film is pure joy.
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But its not always about the glamour of yesteryear classics starring Sharmila Tagore.
This understanding is heightened more so on-screen thanks to the harmonization between Amrit Kaur and Nimra Bucha.
Love and family are messy, but it is what matters most on the journey to realization.
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Sometimes, thats enough.
Rating: B+
Summary
The Queen of My Dreamspremiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
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