Summaries

Zahira, 18, is close to her family until her parents ask her to follow Pakistani tradition to choose a husband. Torn between family customs and her western lifestyle, the young woman turns for help to her brother and confidant Amir.

Zahira, an eighteen year old Belgian-Pakistani girl with jet-black eyes, wants to keep the baby growing inside her and is very close to everyone in her family, until she is forced into a traditional marriage. Torn between the demands of her parents, her Western lifestyle and desire to be free, she counts on the support of her older brother and confidant, Amir, who promises to help her.—Happy_Evil_Dude

Details

Keywords
  • voice over letter
  • pakistani
  • tradition
  • sororicide
  • brother murders sister
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Feb 7, 2017
Countries of origin France Luxembourg Belgium Pakistan
Language French Urdu
Filming locations Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg
Production companies Tarantula Formosa Productions Daylight Films

Box office

Budget $3300000
Gross worldwide $634861

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 38m
Color Color
Aspect ratio

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