Silent Waters

A moving portrayal of societal and religious discord...a rewarding cinematic experience.
- HOLLYWOOD REPORTER
Brilliant.
- INDIEWIRE
Sabiha Sumars debut feature could scarcely be more relevant.
- VILLAGE VOICE
Substantial, emotionally detailed...packs a wallop!
- NEW YORK TIMES

Synopsis

Ayesha is a Muslim widow with a secret past, living peacefully with her beloved son Saleem in a small town in Pakistan, close to the Indian border. When the fires of Islamic nationalism invade their tranquil lives, Saleem is gripped by a religious fervor and takes up with a group of fundamentalists bent on bringing radical Islamic law to their friends and neighbors. After a group of Sikh pilgrims arrive in town dangerous passions increase, and soon Ayesha’s haunted past turns her present life upside down.

Theatrical Release Date

Original Languages: Urdu and Punjabi
Genre: Drama, World Cinema
Running Time: 96 min.
Year: 2003

Credits

CAST
Aamir Malik
Kirron Kher
DIRECTED BY
Sabiha Sumar

PHOTOS

Left to right: Kirron Kher as Ayesha; Quratul Ain as Shanno
Left to right: Aamir Malik as Saleem; Sarfaraz Ansari as Rashid
Left to right: Aamir Malik as Saleem; and Kirron Kher as Ayesha