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Housekeeping for Beginners

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From acclaimed filmmaker Goran Stolevski comes a story exploring the universal truths of family, both the ones we're born into and the ones we find for ourselves. Dita never wanted to be a mother, but circumstances force her to raise her girlfriend's two daughters, tiny troublemaker Mia and rebellious teen Vanesa. A battle of wills ensues as the three continue to butt heads and become an unlikely family that must fight to stay together.

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Applying a fresh coat of paint on a chosen family story, Housekeeping for Beginners makes for a cozy, uplifting watch.

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Johanna Schneller Globe and Mail 04/12/2024
In lesser hands, this chaos might tumble into melodrama or farce. But Stolevski’s actors deliver such naturalistic performances, and he writes such specific dialogue... Go to Full Review Amy Nicholson Washington Post 04/11/2024
2.5/4
By the end, we’ve soaked up something of modern Macedonia and had our own cultural standards put to the rack. Go to Full Review Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News 04/10/2024
3.5/4
Stolevski creates a wonderful group of flawed but understandable characters and then illustrates just how brave they are as they pull together to negotiate and overcome treacherous encounters. Go to Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension Mar 28
Nobody’s perfect in Housekeeping for Beginners but Stolevski’s embrace of that fact reflects the kind of values I can get behind. Go to Full Review Codie Allen Geek Vibes Nation Jul 20
8/10
Housekeeping For Beginners emerges as a meticulously honed creation, a testament to Stolevski's unwavering commitment to his craft. Go to Full Review Anna Hoang Boston Hassle Jul 13
3/5
Despite its loosely drawn margins, HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS is in step with Stolevski’s palette for kinship in unusual circumstances. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Marisa 04/20/2024 Not my cup of tea. Left before it was over. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 28 Pride in 1 hour and 47 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Some Teen Drinking, Sexual Content and Language Throughout!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $241,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Michael C @Coxmjc23 Jun 14 A wonderful extraordinary film!!! A must see!!! See more Michael V @RT01374702 02/18/2025 Home is where you belong. Housekeeping for Beginners (Macedonian: Domaḱinstvo za početnici) is a 2023 drama film written, directed and edited by Goran Stolevski 🎥 Can’t recommend it. Meh, it passed the time. Sort of. 😕 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. See more Mario C @RT00568997 06/10/2024 Just another LBGTQ picture....could have been good, but it was TERRIBLE. See more Laurie F @RT24334183 05/09/2024 This is one of my favourite films of the year. I loved the cast, the direction, the cinematography and the heart and soul of this film. Truly amazing performances and an invisible shooting crew. A real triumph and a reminder of how great small films can be. See more Read all reviews
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Goran Stolevski

Director

Anamaria Marinca

Dita

Alina Serban

Suada

Samson Selim

Ali

Vladimir Tintor

Toni

Mia Mustafa

Vanesa

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Synopsis From acclaimed filmmaker Goran Stolevski comes a story exploring the universal truths of family, both the ones we're born into and the ones we find for ourselves. Dita never wanted to be a mother, but circumstances force her to raise her girlfriend's two daughters, tiny troublemaker Mia and rebellious teen Vanesa. A battle of wills ensues as the three continue to butt heads and become an unlikely family that must fight to stay together.
Director
Goran Stolevski
Producer
Marija Dimitrova, Klaudia Śmieja, Ankica Juric-Tilic, Beata Rzezniczek, Milan Stojanovic, Blerta Basholli
Screenwriter
Goran Stolevski
Distributor
Focus Features
Production Co
Industria Film, Common Ground Pictures, SENSE Production, Causeway Films, List Production, Film i Väst, Madants, Kinorama
Rating
R (Some Teen Drinking|Sexual Content|Language Throughout)
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Macedonian
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 5, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA)
$241.0K
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital