Anora is a romantic comedy film starring Mikey Madison in a titular role. The film premiered on May 21, 2024, at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, and later it was released in theaters on October 18, 2024. After a theatrical release, the film received an outstanding response from audiences and critics.
The film received numerous accolades at the 97th Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director for Sean Baker. Mikey Madison also won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Anora. The film will stream on OTT.
When and where to watch Anora in India?
The film will premiere in India on March 17, 2025. It will be available on JioHotstar in English and Hindi. The film explores themes of ambition, resilience, vulnerability, and the transactional mentality of a sex worker.
Plot
The film revolves around a 23-year-old sex worker named Anora who lives in Brighton Beach, a Russian-American neighborhood in Brooklyn. Her monotonous life takes a dramatic turn when her boss introduces her to Ivan "Vanya" Zakharov, the young son of a wealthy Russian oligarch, Nikolai Zakharov. Vanya hires Anora and pays her $15,000 to spend a week with him. What unfolds when he falls in love with her and decides to marry her? The film reveals what happens next.
Cast and production of Anora
The cast of the film includes Mikey Madison as Anora, Yura Borisov as Igo, Karren Karagulian as Toros, Aleksei Serebryakov as Nikolai Zakharov, Darya Ekamasova as Galina Zakharova, Anton Bitter as Tom, Maria Tichinskaya as Dasha, and Sophia Carnabuci as Jenny, among others. The film is directed, written, and edited by Sean Baker. It is produced by Alex Coco, Sean Baker, and Samantha Quan under FilmNation Entertainment and Cre Film.
