An Afghan Love Story

An Afghan Love Story

6.3IMDb Score
Released:2013-01-20
Genre:
Duration:86 min
Director:Barmak Akram
Actors:Wazhma Bahar, Mustafa Abdulsatar, Haji Gul Aser, Brehna Bahar, Aquella Akram
Production:Kabuli Film, Ariroad

Overview:

It’s snowing in Kabul, and gregarious waiter Mustafa charms a pretty student named Wajma. The pair begin a clandestine relationship—they’re playful and passionate but ever mindful of the societal rules they are breaking. After Wajma discovers she is pregnant, her certainty that Mustafa will marry her falters, and word of their dalliance gets out. Her father must decide between his culturally held right to uphold family honor and his devotion to his daughter.

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