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The Journey of Donkers(2023)

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Hindi mins

The Journey of Donkers (2023) is a Hindi film directed by Abnash Kumar Bhola. Starring Harry Sachdeva, Ankit Hans and Leena Sharma.

Director:Abnash Kumar Bhola
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 October 2023
Director
Abnash Kumar Bhola
Language
Hindi

Storyline

The movie is about refugees in the USA, UK, and Germany. It also tells the story of illegal immigrants from India to the US. The "donkey route" is a dangerous journey that many young people from South Asia take to seek a better future in western Europe and Canada.

A desperate journey for a better life.

Film Details

Rating
Minutes
HindiLanguage
Release Date23 October 2023

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

#1
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Harry SachdevaActor
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Ankit HansActor
#3
L
Leena SharmaActor
#4
G
Gulshan NainActor
#5
C
Col Ravi SharmaActor
#6
A
Abnash Kumar BholaDirector
#7
S
Sunny SharmaCrew
#8
D
Devraj NaikMusic
#9
G
Garg FrankCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title refers to the 'donkey route', a slang term for a dangerous migration path from South Asia to the West.
  • Director Abnash Kumar Bhola is also a practicing lawyer, which informed the film's focus on immigration law and human rights.
  • It was shot on location in India, the United States, and parts of Europe to authentically depict the journey.
  • The movie blends fictional narratives with real-life testimonies from individuals who attempted similar migrations.
  • It had a limited theatrical release in India, focusing primarily on film festival circuits and select screenings.
  • The script was developed after extensive research and interviews with immigration activists and community workers.
  • The film uses multiple languages, including Hindi, Punjabi, and English, reflecting the characters' diverse backgrounds.

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