Canadian dramedy 'Donkeyhead' premieres on Netflix today
Canadian comedy-drama or dramedy 'Donkeyhead' premiered on online streaming platform Netflix in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand on Friday.
The film, which is written and directed by Agam Darshi, centred around Mona (played by Darshi herself), who takes care of her father with the help of her siblings after he is diagnosed with cancer and his health starts to deteriorate.
'Donkeyhead', which was world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Bell Lightbox, also deals with Punjab-Sikh experience in Canada.
The title too refers to a term used by parents towards their children with endearment.
Apart from Darshi, the film, which also premiered at the Mosaic International South Asian Film Festival in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada on Dec 1, 2021, stars Stephen Lobo, Sandy Sidhu and Husein Madhavji in key roles.
The principal photography of the film was held in Saskatchewan amid COVID-19 pandemic.
'Donkeyhead' is also planned to have a theatrical release.
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