Domakinstvo za pocetnici

2023 [MACEDONIAN]

Action / Comedy / Drama

7
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 94% · 49 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 56%
IMDb Rating 6.9/10 10 1340 1.3K

lgbt unconventional family

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Plot summary

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.

Director

Goran Stolevski Photo
Goran Stolevski

Top cast

Sara Klimoska Photo
Sara Klimoska as Elena
Irena Ristic Photo
Irena Ristic as Nela
Anamaria Marinca Photo
Anamaria Marinca as Dita
Vladimir Tintor Photo
Vladimir Tintor as Toni
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987.5 MB
960*720
Macedonian 2.0
R
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 47 min
Seeds 2
1.98 GB
1440*1080
Macedonian 5.1
R
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 47 min
Seeds 3
4.79 GB
2880*2160
Macedonian 5.1
R
us  
23.976 fps
1 hr 47 min
Seeds 1

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Brent Marchant 6 / 10

Alternative “family” structures have been around for some

Alternative “family” structures have been around for some time now, and they’ve assumed a variety of forms, both domestically and overseas, as well as in their essential composition. And, in a number of cases, it has taken some trial and error to figure out what works best for these diverse groupings, depending on the various factors that characterize the individuals involved. Such is the case in this profile of a multi-ethnic, mostly LGBTQ+ household in Skopje, North Macedonia that struggles to find a harmonious footing when stricken by a tragedy involving a family matriarch (Alina Serban). Those left behind (Anamaria Marinca, Vladimir Tintor, Samson Selim) must figure out how to regroup, particularly when it comes to the care of a belligerent adolescent (Mia Mustafa) and her sweet, young, surprisingly worldly half-sister (Dzada Selim). It’s especially challenging for those in charge, given that they’re not terribly experienced at (nor overly interested in) the responsibility for such matters. They truly find themselves engaged in a crash course of “housekeeping for beginners,” one that finds them with one foot each in the middle class world of Skopje and in the impoverished world of nearby Shutka, an enclave of Roma (a.k.a. “Gypsy”) culture. Writer-director Goran Stolevski’s third feature outing provides an intriguing look at life in locales that have not received much cinematic attention, depicted through the eyes of an eclectic mix of characters living lives far different from what one typically finds in most conventional households. This domestic comedy-drama gets off to a somewhat rocky start, mainly due to a failure in identifying the nature of the relationships among the principals, and a narrative that can be rather episodic at times, with resolutions to its multiple story threads that feel incomplete or end abruptly (most notably in the final act). Viewers probably would have benefitted from some additional information about the ethnic backgrounds of the characters, too, given that many viewers are likely unfamiliar with the cultures involved. However, once the picture starts settling down and finding its rhythm, this release definitely gets stronger and more involving as it progresses, touching audiences profoundly, given that the situations that arise are often universal in nature, no matter what structure a family unit takes. “Housekeeping for Beginners” definitely has its strengths and touching moments; it’s a little disappointing, though, that there aren’t more of them. Greater clarification and consistency in the storytelling would have done this offering a world of good in its depiction of a world otherwise seldom seen.
Reviewed by aimless_fool 7 / 10

A simple movie that moves you

  • I did not know anything about the director and the movie. Just thought of giving it a try and I was pleasantly surprised


  • The mixture of different kind of people coming together with their own flaws and strengths made me deeply moved. It just symbolised to me the whole humanity.


  • It made me think and learn more about the Roma people by googling. It subtly teaches you to be empathetic, to be calm with chaos around and basically every human is same. Longs for love, affection at the same time battling with one's ego.


  • few nitpicks: music seemed to be lacking. Yes without music movie seems more realistic/documentary-like but it can be used to enhance the emotional depth IMO.

Reviewed by craigbrendan-46254 8 / 10

A deftly crafted universal tale

Australians had better start claiming this gifted writer/director as one of their own quick-smart. This is Goran Stolevski's 3rd feature release in as many years. He has a knack for authentic, energetic stories fleshed with deeply flawed, funny, evolving characters. He is also a wonderful storyteller. In lesser hands, this could be a well-worn tale of misfits and society's marginalia finding a place to call home. But in Stolevski's deft hands, we get carried into a universal tumble-dryer about everybody's family and our need for a place where we can need and want and feel. The performances he manages to get out of his 5 year-old scene stealer and the cast of dozens of untrained actors is a masterclass for up-and-coming film-makers. Stolevski's raw, intimate cinematography and energetic editing complete the showcase of instincts this talented film-maker is blessed with. I hope he starts to get the attention he deserves.

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