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Housekeeping for Beginners(2024)

R
1h 47m
- Comedy
- Drama

Release Date: Apr 5, 2024 | Limited

Despite never aspiring to be a mother, Dita finds herself compelled to raise her girlfriend's two daughters. As their individual wills clash, a heartwarming story unfolds about an unlikely family's struggle to stay together.

Releases

Original Release | Apr 5, 2024

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Box Office

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$47,225
Total US & Canada:
$271,065
Total International
$49,542
Total Worldwide:
$320,607

Director & Top Cast

Goran Stolevski
Director

Samson Selim
Ali

Mia Mustafi
Vanesa

Dzada Selim
Mia

Anamaria Marinca
Dita

Alina Serban
Suada

Filip Trajkovic

Doctor

Mamura Mustafa

Elderly Roma Lady

Sara Klimoska

Elena

Ajse Useini

Teuta

Rozafa Celaj

Flora

Vladimir Tintor

Toni

Aleksandra Pesevska

Receptionist

Fisnik Zeqiri

Oncologist

Ziba Radoncic

Nurse

Irena Ristic

Nela

Ilire Vinca

Principal

Serbija Shabanova

Indira

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio: 4:3

Other Details

Country of Origin: North Macedonia,Poland,Croatia,Serbia,Kosovo,Sweden,United States,Australia

Language: Macedonian,Romany,Albanian,French

Summaries

Storyline

Portrait of an unconventional family: the film tells the story of a vibrant yet complex multiethnic LGBT community living together in Dita's large apartment. After Dita loses her partner to cancer, she finds herself entrusted with the care of their two daughters, with support from a fake husband and his young lover. The relationships among them prove to be stronger than any racial, social, gender, or generational conflict. — bettinardi-paolo 'HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS' explores the universal truths of family, encompassing both the bonds we inherit and those we create. The narrative revolves around Dita, who, despite never aspiring to be a mother, finds herself compelled to raise her girlfriend's two daughters-Mia, a tiny troublemaker, and Vanesa, a rebellious teenager. As their individual wills clash, a heartwarming story unfolds about an unlikely family's struggle to stay together. — Focus Features

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04-Apr-2024