From Tokyo to Stockholm to Seattle, Bishrel Mashbat’s sophomore feature, “Beloved,” has quietly crawled across the local festival circuit. In each city, it seems the reception has been muted; from each festival, “Beloved” had not reaped any noticeable mentions. Now, “Beloved” has landed on our desks as a part of the Amp Submit Your Film Initiative. Overall, the film’s ambitions are great, but only feels half-hearted in execution.
“Beloved” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
“Beloved” introduces us to the humble life of Anar (Iveel Mashbat), a Mongolian bartender who moved to the US for his white wife, Kassy (Jana Miley). The couple’s career stagnation strains their relationship. Kassy, desperate to have a shot at acting stardom, sleeps with a casting director. Anar, bored with his bartending job, chases after – and impregnates – an old-time friend. Within the walls of Anar and Kassy’s home,...
“Beloved” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative
“Beloved” introduces us to the humble life of Anar (Iveel Mashbat), a Mongolian bartender who moved to the US for his white wife, Kassy (Jana Miley). The couple’s career stagnation strains their relationship. Kassy, desperate to have a shot at acting stardom, sleeps with a casting director. Anar, bored with his bartending job, chases after – and impregnates – an old-time friend. Within the walls of Anar and Kassy’s home,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
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