Signature Move

"Life, love & lady wrestling"

Oct 13 2017 N/A 1h 20m
Comedy, Drama, Romance

A secret new romance with Alma forces Zaynab to confront her complicated relationship with her recently widowed mother. In this coming-of-age Muslim melodrama, Zaynab copes by taking up Lucha-style wrestling.

Plot

Zaynab is a thirty-something Pakistani, Muslim, lesbian in Chicago who takes care of her TV-obsessed mother. As Zaynab falls for Alma, a bold and very bright Mexican woman, she searches for her identity in life, love and wrestling.

Written by

Lisa Dash Donato, Fawzia Mirza

Directed by

Jennifer Reeder

Languages

English, Español

Awards

6 wins & 5 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
713
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA