Son of a Lion (2007)

Son of a Lion (2007) poster

In the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, a widowed father expects his only son to follow in his footsteps. Darra Adam Khel is home to the ethnic Pashtuns. The local industry is the handcrafting of firearms. It has been this way since long before the war on terror. Eleven-year-old Niaz Afridi works with his father learning how to make and test weapons just as Sher Alam learnt from his father before him. But Niaz doesn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps. He wants to go to school.

Director: Benjamin Gilmour
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 92 min
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Production: Australian Film Commission, Carolyn Johnson Films, Leapfrog Productions
Country: Pakistan, Australia
Language: پښتو
Original Language: ps

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More Films by Director: Benjamin Gilmour
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Son of a Lion about?
In the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, a widowed father expects his only son to follow in his footsteps. Darra Adam Khel is home to the ethnic Pashtuns. The local industry is the handcrafting of firearms. It has been this way since long before the war on terror. Eleven-year-old Niaz Afridi works with his father learning how to make and test weapons just as Sher Alam learnt from his father before him. But Niaz doesn’t want to follow in his father’s footsteps. He wants to go to school.
Who directed Son of a Lion?
Son of a Lion was directed by Benjamin Gilmour.
Who stars in Son of a Lion?
Son of a Lion stars Niaz Khan Shinwari, Sher Alam Miskeen Ustad, Baktiyar Ahmed Afridi, Anousha Vasif Shinwari, Fazal Bibi, Khaista Mir.
How long is Son of a Lion?
Son of a Lion has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Son of a Lion?
Son of a Lion is a Drama, War film.
Where was Son of a Lion produced?
Son of a Lion was produced in Pakistan, Australia.