Mustache (2023) | Movie | Movies Dock

Mustache movie

🎬 Title: Mustache

Story: Set in the mid-1990s in Northern California, the film introduces us to 13-year-old Pakistani-American Ilyas. He finds himself in a challenging situation when his parents pull him out of his familiar Islamic private school and enroll him in public school. Ilyas grapples with insecurities that are even more pronounced due to his prominent, prepubescent mustache. Desperate to escape his new reality, he formulates a humorous plan to return to his old school but must ultimately learn to embrace who he is.

⭐ Rating: 5.5 (2 votes)

📅 Release date: March 12, 2023

⏱️ Runtime: 1 hour 21 minutes

🎭 Genres: Comedy, Drama

🎬 Director: Imran J. Khan

✍️ Writer: Imran J. Khan

🌍 Countries: United Kingdom, United States

🏢 Production companies: MakeSay, Cinereach, Good Movies, Left Handed Films

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👥 Cast: Atharva Verma (Ilyas), Rizwan Manji (Hameed), Meesha Shafi (Asiya), Ayana Manji (Yasmeen), Mojeane Sadr (Sadia), Shaheryar Rana (Musa), Melody Cao (Liz), Ali Hassan (Mahmood), Chris River (Yusuf), Hasan Minhaj (Hasan)

Editor’s note: “Mustache” (2023) encapsulates a unique blend of comedy and drama with a personal touch. Under the guidance of Imran J. Khan, the movie maintains a consistent rhythm and paints a vivid sense of setting. With standout performances from Atharva Verma, Rizwan Manji, and Meesha Shafi, the narrative achieves emotional depth. Running for 1 hour and 21 minutes, the film’s pacing feels intentional and rarely lingers on scenes unnecessarily. Reception has been mixed, so consider watching it for its mood and atmosphere. If the storyline resonates with you, make sure to add it to your watchlist.

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