Details
Based on the true story of Sadia Sheikh, a young Belgian woman of Pakistani descent. Zahira, an 18-year-old Belgian Pakistani, 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.
Accolades
Trivia
Screened at the Discovery section, Toronto International Film Festival, 2016.
Critics
...'A probing family drama carried by a strong multicultural cast.'
Hollywood Reporter
Meet the Cast
Director's Statement
Director Stephan Streker stated that he did not want to have obvious villains, quoting Jean Renoir, who stated, in Streker's words "there were never any bad guys in his films because each of them always had his reasons."
