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A Father's Diary

  • 2021
  • 1h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
3.2K
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Reshma Toha, Eugene Vincent Gomes, Afroz Khan, Christopher Rinaman, Shay Mannan, Adam Jenner, Banzai Multimedia, Jonathan Rabson, Golam Mustofa, Sonali Jain, Yasar Shaikh, Arsen Ourmouzov, Christy Eveleigh, Anwar Kaisar, Abhithi, Brittany Clough, Marina Portnoff, Lisa Habermann, Carmine Iacono, Nidhi Dhara, Jasmin Husain, and Deepa Khandakar in A Father's Diary (2021)
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Suspicions relationship of a teenager girl with another girl from a conservative South Asian family leads into a big domestic violence and catastrophe to the family.Suspicions relationship of a teenager girl with another girl from a conservative South Asian family leads into a big domestic violence and catastrophe to the family.Suspicions relationship of a teenager girl with another girl from a conservative South Asian family leads into a big domestic violence and catastrophe to the family.

  • Director
    • Golam Mustofa
  • Writers
    • Golam Mustofa
    • Yasar Shaikh
    • Jonathan Rabson
  • Stars
    • Afroz Khan
    • Nidhi Dhara
    • Sonali Jain
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Golam Mustofa
    • Writers
      • Golam Mustofa
      • Yasar Shaikh
      • Jonathan Rabson
    • Stars
      • Afroz Khan
      • Nidhi Dhara
      • Sonali Jain
    • 80User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 39 wins & 18 nominations total

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    Afroz Khan
    Afroz Khan
    • Hassan Ali
    Nidhi Dhara
    • Dina Ali
    Sonali Jain
    • Professor Farzana Islam
    Christy Eveleigh
    • Faria Ali
    Carmine Iacono
    Carmine Iacono
    • Marco Marino
    Deepa Khandakar
    • Mother
    Brittany Clough
    Brittany Clough
    • Isabella Marino
    Marina Portnoff
    • Maria Marino
    Mustakim Hossain Mahin
    • Young Hasan
    Reshma Toha
    • Shafi Chachi
    Adam Jenner
    Adam Jenner
    • Louis
    Anwar Kaisar
    • School Principle Br. Benedict
    Eugene Vincent Gomes
    • Teacher
    Jahangir Alam
    • Boatman
    Ark Al-Nahia Juboraj
    • Kamal
    Andrio Jerry D. Costa
    • Ajay
    Sikder Abir Hossen
    • Shibu
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    • Director
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    • Writers
      • Golam Mustofa
      • Yasar Shaikh
      • Jonathan Rabson
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    7SudhaP-39

    "Visually and Emotionally Stunning"

    Beyond its powerful story, the film is visually breathtaking. The international locations-Canada, USA, Australia, and Bangladesh-are not just backdrops but integral to the narrative, symbolizing the universality of its themes. The cinematography paints emotions across the screen, each frame as evocative as a painting. When paired with its emotional depth, the film becomes a work of art that is both visually and emotionally stunning.
    9SubhamS-881

    "Domestic Conflict as Raw as Real Life"

    Domestic violence in cinema is often dramatized or sensationalized, but here it is portrayed with raw, painful realism. The shouting, the broken trust, the silent scars-it all feels too real. Watching the family collapse is difficult, but that's what makes the film effective. It doesn't let you escape the discomfort of reality, forcing you to acknowledge the pain that many families live with silently.
    8VikashS-426

    "A Story Rooted in Humanity"

    At its core, this isn't just a South Asian story-it's a human one. Fathers everywhere will recognize Hassan's fear, and children everywhere will relate to Dina's longing for acceptance. By focusing on emotions rather than stereotypes, the film achieves universality. It proves that good cinema doesn't belong to one culture-it belongs to all who have felt love, pain, and family struggle.
    9AtulS-2110

    "A Diary Written in Tears"

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    The metaphor of the diary could not be more fitting. Every scene feels like a page soaked in tears, filled with words left unsaid and emotions left unexpressed. Hassan's pain is deeply moving, but it is Dina's resilience that stays with you the longest. Together, their stories form a narrative that is heartbreaking yet beautifully poetic. The film resonates like a diary entry you stumble upon and can never forget.
    8rohitsingh-16252

    "A Lesson in Unconditional Love"

    At its core, the film asks: what does it mean to love unconditionally? Hassan learns that love cannot be chained to tradition-it must allow freedom to truly flourish. This lesson resonates deeply, not just for parents but for anyone in relationships shaped by expectations. The film becomes a mirror, urging us to examine how we love and whether our love is truly free from conditions.

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    • Release date
      • January 19, 2021 (Bangladesh)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • Bangladesh
      • United States
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Bengali
      • Italian
    • Filming locations
      • Ontario, Canada
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      • Banzai Multimedia
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      • 1h 53m(113 min)
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