The Journey of Donkers(2023)
Hindi mins
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.
Director:Abnash Kumar Bhola
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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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
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
Cast & Crew
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Harry SachdevaActor
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Ankit HansActor
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Leena SharmaActor
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Gulshan NainActor
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Col Ravi SharmaActor
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Sunny SharmaCrew
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D
Devraj NaikMusic
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Abnash Kumar BholaDirector
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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.