The theme of repression in a regimented society percolates throughout this melancholy and lovely Pakistani film.

Ali Junejo’s performance ranks as one of the finest you’ll see in any year.

What’s in a name? For Pakistani filmmaker Saim Sadiq, there’s so much meaning wrapped up in the title of his extraordinary debut feature, “Joyland.”

One of those gems that, depending on where you are in your life, delivers a different message after every watch.